The article considers a specific case from the practice of the arbitration court of Samara. Theoretical and practical issues are raised on his example. The issue of the possibility (impossibility) of applying the statute of limitations when foreclosing on property at the request of the prosecutor, who, being a representative of public authorities and participating in civil proceedings, does not become a participant in the latter, is raised for discussion. The article raises the issue of the possibility (impossibility) of applying statutes of limitations in foreclosing of property according to the prosecutor's claim, who, being a representative of public authorities and participating in civil proceedings, does not become a party of such proceedings.