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Illinois — Statute of Limitations

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Statute of limitations for fraud

735 ILCS 5/13-202

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Common Law Fraud Deceit Statute Of Limitations in Illinois

Under Illinois law, a claim for common law fraud or deceit must be brought within two years of the date the cause of action accrues. The governing authority, 735 ILCS 5/13-202, establishes this limitations period, which is a verified figure. The official source for the statute is the Illinois General Assembly’s legislative website. The statute sets out factors that determine when the limitations period begins, and the official source provides the exact detail. A worked example below demonstrates how the two-year period is calculated. To estimate a specific result, the DocketMath calculator can apply the rule to individual facts.

Governing authority

In Illinois, the statute of limitations rule is set by 735 ILCS 5/13-202. The verified packet cites 735 ILCS 5/13-202 (https://www.ilga.gov/Documents/legislation/ilcs/documents/073500050K13-202.htm).

Deadline example

For a Illinois common law fraud deceit limitations check, use the verified limitations period from the current rule packet: 2 years. The authority packet cites 735 ILCS 5/13-202 (https://www.ilga.gov/Documents/legislation/ilcs/documents/073500050K13-202.htm).

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 common law fraud deceit 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.