Statute of Limitations for Statute of Repose in Tennessee
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Published April 8, 2026 • By DocketMath Team
Overview
Tennessee’s general/default period in the supplied jurisdiction data is 1 year, and the cited general statute is Tennessee Code Annotated § 40-35-111(e)(2). No claim-type-specific sub-rule was found, so this page uses that 1-year period as the default reference point for DocketMath.
In practical terms, the main question is when the clock starts and when it runs out. For deadline screening, that means comparing the relevant start date to the filing date and checking whether any tolling or pause events apply. Because timing rules are date-driven, even a small change in the inputs can change whether a claim is timely.
Note: This is a reference summary, not legal advice. If a more specific Tennessee rule applies to a particular claim, that specific rule controls over the general/default period shown here.
Limitation period
The general/default limitations period is 1 year. In DocketMath, that means the calculator will treat the deadline as expiring one year after the start date unless a more specific rule overrides the default.
Here’s how the main inputs affect the result:
| Input | What it affects | Example impact |
|---|---|---|
| Accrual date or start date | When the clock begins | A claim starting on March 1, 2025 generally reaches the default deadline on March 1, 2026 |
| Filing date | Whether the claim is timely | Filing before the deadline is timely; filing after is not |
| Tolling or pause events | Whether time is added or suspended | A statutory suspension can extend the deadline |
| Claim type | Whether a specific statute controls | A specific Tennessee statute can replace the default period |
For calculator users, the workflow is simple:
- Enter the date the claim accrued or the period began.
- Enter the filing date or target filing date.
- Review the computed deadline.
- Check whether any tolling facts apply.
The output changes based on those inputs. A different start date produces a different deadline, and a tolling period can extend the expiration date. That makes DocketMath useful for quick triage, but it also means you should verify whether a more specific Tennessee deadline applies before relying on the default 1-year period.
Key exceptions
The biggest exception is straightforward: if Tennessee law provides a claim-specific deadline, that specific rule overrides the 1-year default period in this dataset.
Other common exceptions or adjustments can include:
- Statutory overrides: A claim-specific Tennessee statute may set a different deadline.
- Tolling rules: Certain events can pause or extend the running of time.
- Accrual questions: The deadline may begin when the triggering event occurs, not when the harm is discovered.
- Procedural issues: Filing, service, or amendment timing can affect whether a limitations defense is available.
A simple way to read the output is:
| Scenario | Result |
|---|---|
| No claim-specific rule identified | Use the 1-year general/default period |
| Specific statute identified | Use the specific statute instead of the default |
| Tolling applies | Deadline may extend |
| Filing occurs after deadline | Claim may be time-barred |
Because the brief did not identify a claim-type-specific sub-rule, DocketMath treats the Tennessee general/default period as the baseline here. That keeps the page transparent and consistent, while still leaving room for a more specific statute to control if one applies.
Warning: A default period is not the same as every Tennessee deadline. If your matter has its own statute, that specific statute should be used instead.
Statute citation
The statute citation provided for this Tennessee reference page is Tennessee Code Annotated § 40-35-111(e)(2).
For quick reference:
| Field | Citation |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Tennessee |
| General/default period | 1 year |
| General statute | Tennessee Code Annotated § 40-35-111(e)(2) |
| Source provided | https://law.justia.com/codes/tennessee/title-40/chapter-35/part-1/section-40-35-111/ |
This citation does two practical jobs:
- It anchors the default period to the authority supplied in the brief.
- It gives you a place to verify the statutory text before calculating deadlines.
If you are using DocketMath, keep the citation in your notes and confirm whether the claim category has a more specific Tennessee rule. That step matters because the general/default period is only the starting point in this dataset.
Use the calculator
DocketMath turns Tennessee’s 1-year default period into a deadline calculation based on the dates you enter. It is most useful when you need a quick answer about whether a filing is timely.
Before you use the calculator, gather these inputs:
- Trigger date: The date the claim accrued or the relevant period started
- Filing date: The date the case was filed or will be filed
- Tolling dates: Any dates that may pause the clock
- Claim type: Whether a more specific Tennessee rule applies
Then follow this checklist:
The output changes in predictable ways:
- If the start date is earlier, the deadline usually arrives earlier.
- If the filing date is later, timeliness becomes more difficult.
- If tolling applies, the deadline may move out.
- If a specific statute overrides the default, the result changes accordingly.
Use the calculator here: /tools/statute-of-limitations
Example: if the relevant start date is June 10, 2025, and no tolling applies, the default 1-year period would generally point to June 10, 2026. Change the start date by even a few days, and the calculated expiration date changes with it.
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