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Assault And Battery Intentional Tort Statute Of Limitations in Florida

Florida’s statute of limitations for an intentional tort claim of assault or battery is governed by Fla. Stat. § 95.11 (2024), as amended by 2023 HB 837 effective March 24, 2023. This provision establishes a two-year limitations period for such actions, meaning a plaintiff must file suit within two years from the date the cause of action accrues. The statute sets out the general rule and any applicable exceptions or tolling provisions, all of which are detailed in the official source. The worked example below demonstrates how the two-year period applies in a straightforward scenario. To estimate the deadline for a specific set of facts, use the DocketMath calculator, which applies the governing statute directly.

Governing authority

In Florida, the statute of limitations rule is set by Fla. Stat. § 95.11 (2024) (as amended by 2023 HB 837, eff. Mar. 24, 2023). The verified packet cites Fla. Stat. § 95.11 (2024) (as amended by 2023 HB 837, eff. Mar. 24, 2023) (https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2024/0095.11).

Deadline example

For a Florida assault and battery intentional tort limitations check, use the verified limitations period from the current rule packet: 2 years. The authority packet cites Fla. Stat. § 95.11 (2024) (as amended by 2023 HB 837, eff. Mar. 24, 2023) (https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2024/0095.11).

Example inputs:

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

Calculation:

• Start with the accrual date.
• Add 2 years.
• The example deadline is 2026-04-25.

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 assault and battery intentional tort 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.