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Louisiana — Statute of Limitations

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2 years

Statute of limitations for premises liability

La. Civ. Code art. 3493.1

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Premises Liability Statute Of Limitations in Louisiana

Louisiana’s premises liability statute of limitations is governed by La. Civ. Code art. 3493.1, which sets a prescriptive period of two years for claims arising from damage caused by a thing in one’s custody or from a building’s ruin. This article applies specifically to injuries sustained on another’s property due to an allegedly defective condition. The two-year period begins to run from the date the injury or damage is sustained or discovered. The official source for the full text of this rule is accessible through the Louisiana Legislature’s website. The worked example below illustrates how the two-year period applies to a typical premises liability claim. To estimate a specific result under this rule, the DocketMath calculator can be used.

Governing authority

In Louisiana, the statute of limitations rule is set by La. Civ. Code art. 3493.1. The verified packet cites La. Civ. Code art. 3493.1 (https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/Law.aspx?d=1386443).

Deadline example

For a Louisiana premises liability limitations check, use the verified limitations period from the current rule packet: 2 years. The authority packet cites La. Civ. Code art. 3493.1 (https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/Law.aspx?d=1386443).

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 premises liability 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.