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Massachusetts — Statute of Limitations

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3 years

Statute of limitations for property damage

Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 260, § 2A

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Property Damage Statute Of Limitations in Massachusetts

Massachusetts General Laws chapter 260, section 2A governs the time limit for bringing a property damage claim. Under this statute, a civil action for damage to tangible property must be commenced within three years from the date the cause of action accrues. This three-year period is the sole statutory figure provided; the official source at the malegislature.gov link above contains the full text, including any applicable exceptions or accrual rules. The worked example below applies this verified three-year limitation to a hypothetical property damage scenario. To determine how the statute may apply to specific facts, users should consult the DocketMath calculator and refer directly to the governing statute for precise legal detail.

Governing authority

In Massachusetts, the statute of limitations rule is set by Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 260, § 2A. The verified packet cites Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 260, § 2A (https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartIII/TitleV/Chapter260/Section2A).

Deadline example

For a Massachusetts property damage limitations check, use the verified limitations period from the current rule packet: 3 years. The authority packet cites Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 260, § 2A (https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartIII/TitleV/Chapter260/Section2A).

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 property damage 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.