A. Generally

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A. Generally

The period of a servicemember’s military service may not be included in computing any period limited by law, regulation, or order for the bringing of any action or proceeding in a court, or in any board, bureau, commission, department, or other agency of a State (or political subdivision of a State) or the United States by or against the servicemember or the servicemember’s heirs, executors, administrators, or assigns.

50 U.S.C. § 3936(a).

“This section does not apply to any period of limitation prescribed by or under the internal revenue laws of the United States.” 50 U.S.C. § 3936(c).

“‘The broad, unqualified, and mandatory language of [the tolling statute] leaves little room for judicial interpretation or oversight in its application. . . .’” State ex rel. Estate of Perry ex rel. Perry, 168 S.W.3d 577...