57 Jonathan negligently breaks two valuable vases of Evelyn in front of her. Three years later, Evelyn asksJonathan to compensate her for her loss for the first time. Under Article 197 of R.O.C. Civil Code, Jonathanmay assert defense and refuse to pay.
(A)statute of limitations
(B)statute of expiration
(C)expiration of effectiveness
(D)expiration of time