California Statute of Limitations

Select your case type to calculate your exact filing deadline in California. Governing statutes for all civil claim types are listed below.

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4. Special Circumstances

Was there a delay in discovering the injury/harm?

Was the injured person a minor at the time of injury?

Governing Statutes in California

The following statutes govern civil filing deadlines in California. Select a case type above to calculate your exact deadline.

Case Type	Governing Statute
Personal Injury	Cal. Code Civ. Proc. § 335.1
Medical Malpractice	Cal. Code Civ. Proc. § 340.5
Wrongful Death	Cal. Code Civ. Proc. § 335.1
Product Liability	Cal. Code Civ. Proc. § 335.1
Property Damage	Cal. Code Civ. Proc. § 338
Fraud	Cal. Code Civ. Proc. § 338(d)
Breach of Oral Contract	Cal. Code Civ. Proc. § 339
Breach of Written Contract	Cal. Code Civ. Proc. § 337
Defamation	Cal. Code Civ. Proc. § 340(c)
Civil Assault & Battery	Cal. Code Civ. Proc. § 335.1

Abbreviations: § = Section · art. = Article · Ann. = Annotated · Rev. Stat. = Revised Statutes · Gen. Stat. = General Statutes · Code Civ. Proc. = Code of Civil Procedure · R.S. = Revised Statutes

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This tool is for informational and educational reference only and does not constitute legal advice. Statutes of limitations vary by jurisdiction and can be affected by tolling, government claim notice requirements, and other exceptions. Always consult a licensed attorney before making legal decisions.

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