Statutes of Limitations in Tort Cases

The general statute of limitations for tort cases in most states is 3 years.

The statute of limitations for medical malpractice cases in most states is 2 years.

The statute of limitations for product liability cases in most states is 4 years.

The statute of limitations for defamation cases in most states is 1 year.

The statute of limitations for false imprisonment cases in most states is 2 years.

The statute of limitations for assault and battery cases in most states is 2 years.

The statute of limitations for negligence cases in most states is 3 years.

The statute of limitations for fraud cases in most states is 3 years.

The statute of limitations for breach of contract cases in most states is 4 years.

The statute of limitations for conversion cases in most states is 3 years.

The statute of limitations for trespass to chattels cases in most states is 2 years.

The statute of limitations for trespass to land cases in most states is 3 years.

The statute of limitations for nuisance cases in most states is 3 years.

The statute of limitations for strict liability cases in most states is 3 years.

The statute of limitations for wrongful death cases in most states is 2 years.