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Statute Of Limitations Statute Of Limitations in Arkansas

Arkansas Code Annotated § 16-56-111 governs the statute of limitations for a specific category of civil actions, establishing a three-year filing window from the date the cause of action accrues. This statute applies to claims not otherwise covered by a shorter or longer limitations period under Arkansas law. The verified figure of three years represents the maximum time a plaintiff has to initiate legal proceedings under this rule. The official source at Justia provides the full statutory text, including any exceptions or tolling provisions that may alter the standard timeline. A worked example below demonstrates how this three-year period is calculated from a given accrual date. To estimate the deadline for a specific claim, users should consult the DocketMath calculator.

Governing authority

In Arkansas, the statute of limitations rule is set by Ark. Code Ann. § 16-56-111. The verified packet cites Ark. Code Ann. § 16-56-111 (https://law.justia.com/codes/arkansas/title-16/subtitle-5/chapter-56/subchapter-1/section-16-56-111/).

Deadline example

For a Arkansas statute of limitations limitations check, use the verified limitations period from the current rule packet: 3 years. The authority packet cites Ark. Code Ann. § 16-56-111 (https://law.justia.com/codes/arkansas/title-16/subtitle-5/chapter-56/subchapter-1/section-16-56-111/).

Example inputs:

• Accrual date: 2024-04-25
• Filing date checked: 2026-04-25

Calculation:

• Start with the accrual date.
• Add 3 years.
• The example deadline is 2027-04-25.

This example is generated from the verified facts packet rather than freeform prose. Confirm tolling, discovery rules, and claim-specific exceptions before relying on the date.

Estimate your own result: every situation has exceptions that can change the outcome. Use the statute of limitations statute of limitations calculator to estimate your specific figure.

This page provides general legal information and calculation tools, not legal advice. DocketMath is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation, and using this site does not create an attorney-client relationship. Laws change and exceptions apply, so deadlines and amounts specific to your situation should be confirmed with a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.