Overview

Michigan’s general statute of limitations period is 6 years under MCL § 767.24(1), and no claim-type-specific minority tolling rule was provided for this page. In practice, that means the default countdown is six years unless a different Michigan statute applies to the claim you are analyzing.

For a minority-tolling check, the key question is usually whether the limitations clock was paused while the person was under 18. Because this page is based on the general/default rule only, the safest reference point is the 6-year period in the Michigan statute below, plus any tolling facts that affect when the clock started or resumed.

DocketMath’s statute of limitations tool helps you map that timeline by pairing the date of injury, the date the cause of action accrued, and any tolling event such as minority.

Limitation period

Michigan’s general limitation period is 6 years. Under the jurisdiction data provided for this page, the default period is 6 years and the cited statute is MCL § 767.24(1).

Here is the practical effect:

• Standard rule: a claim starts with a 6-year filing window.
• Minority tolling question: if the claimant was a minor when the claim accrued, the clock may be delayed or extended depending on the governing rule for that claim.
• No special sub-rule supplied here: because no claim-type-specific minority tolling rule was provided, use the general/default period as the baseline.

A straightforward way to think about it:

How the output changes in DocketMath

When you enter dates into DocketMath, the output changes based on the timeline you provide:

• If the claim accrued and no tolling applies: the deadline is generally 6 years from accrual.
• If minority tolling applies: the deadline may shift to account for the period when the person was a minor.
• If you enter a later discovery date: the calculator can show a later deadline if the rule you are using measures from discovery instead of accrual.
• If you change the injury date: the deadline updates immediately, because the filing window is date-driven.

For reference work, that means your most important inputs are:

1. The accrual date
2. The minority status period
3. Any additional tolling events
4. The filing date or target deadline

Key exceptions

No claim-type-specific minority tolling sub-rule was found for this Michigan reference page, so the default 6-year period remains the starting point. That said, exceptions still matter because a real deadline can move when a different statute controls the claim or when tolling facts exist.

Common exception categories to check include:

• Different claim statutes: some causes of action have their own limitations period.
• Tolling rules: minority, incapacity, fraud, or concealment can affect timing.
• Accrual rules: the clock may begin when the claim accrues, not necessarily when the injury happened.
• Procedural deadlines: notice requirements or pre-suit steps can run on a separate timeline.

A practical review checklist:

Statute citation

The statute citation provided for this Michigan reference page is MCL § 767.24(1). The jurisdiction data also states a 6-year general period and identifies Michigan.gov as the source authority.

For a quick citation table:

When you need to document a deadline in a memo, case note, or intake summary, it helps to record all three of these items together:

• the statute citation
• the 6-year period
• the minority tolling fact pattern

That combination gives the clearest reference snapshot for later review.

Use the calculator

Use DocketMath’s statute of limitations tool to turn the Michigan rule into a filing deadline. The calculator is most useful when you already know the key dates and want a fast, repeatable answer.

Inputs to enter

Use these fields when available:

• Accrual date: when the claim legally began
• Minority period: dates when the claimant was under 18
• Filing date: the date you want to compare against the deadline
• Claim type: if the calculator offers a claim-specific path
• Any tolling event: events that paused or extended the clock

What the output tells you

The calculator helps you see:

• the base deadline using Michigan’s 6-year period
• whether the deadline shifts because of minority
• whether the claim appears timely or late
• how much time is left, if any

Best way to use it

1. Enter the earliest possible accrual date.
2. Add the minority dates if the claimant was under 18 when the claim arose.
3. Compare the calculated deadline with the actual filing date.
4. Save the output for your notes or intake file.

For teams handling multiple matters, DocketMath is especially helpful because the result changes instantly when you update one date. That makes it easier to test different assumptions without rebuilding the timeline by hand.

Sources and references

Start with the primary authority for Michigan and confirm the effective date before relying on any output. If the rule has been amended, update the inputs and rerun the calculation.

• MCL § 600.5807

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