Annotation

The article is devoted to the study of the statute of limitations as a key legal mechanism ensuring the stability and predictability of civil turnover. The paper examines the issues related to the commencement of the limitation period for claims seeking the recovery of an unjustified payment and for claims for payment of goods under a contract of sale that does not specify the term of performance. Based on an analysis of legislation, doctrinal opinions, and the legal positions of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation, the author concludes that, in claims for the return of unjust enrichment, the limitation period begins from the date of payment, while for claims for payment of goods, it begins on the day following the transfer of the goods to the buyer. The article emphasizes the necessity of a systematic interpretation of the provisions of the Civil Code of the Russian Federation in order to ensure a fair balance of interests among participants in civil transactions.