On May 1, 1999; Alex promises to sell his bike to Jerry for $400 on May 20, 1999. On May 10, due to an emergency, Jerry offers to pay $900, if Alex can sell his bike on May 11. Alex sells his bike on May 11, but Jerry refuses to pay $900 in return, to which Alex files suit in the court on May 15, 2005. The court dismisses the case due to which of the following reasons?

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The court dismissed the case due to the running of statute of limitations. In most states, the statute of limitations for breach of contract claims is between 4-6 years. Since Alex filed the case in 2005, which is 6 years after the incident occurred in 1999, the case is dismissed due to the expiration of the statute of limitations.

On May 1, 1999; Alex Promises to Sell His Bike