Statute of Limitations for Libel (written defamation) in Puerto Rico
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Published April 29, 2026 • Updated May 16, 2026 • By DocketMath Team
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How the limitation period applies
The controlling primary authority for libel-written-defamation is 31 L.P.R.A. §§ 5141, 5298 (former Civil Code Arts. 1802, 1868).
31 L.P.R.A. §§ 5141, 5298 (former Civil Code Arts. 1802, 1868). Tort actions in Puerto Rico prescribe or become time barred after one year. Section 1802 of the Civil Code, 31 L.P.R.A. Sec. 5141. The year commences to run and shall be counted from the day on which the particular cause of action could have been instituted. Sections 1868 and 1869 of the Code, 31 L.P.R.A. Secs. 5298, 5299.
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Sources
All sources are official primary law published by www.courtlistener.com, docs.pr.gov.
Corroboration method: ldh_index_plus_primary_url_recheck.
