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Massachusetts — Statute of Limitations

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3 years

Statute of limitations for trespass

Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 260, § 2A

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Trespass Statute Of Limitations in Massachusetts

Under Massachusetts law, the statute of limitations for a civil trespass claim is governed by Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 260, § 2A. That statute establishes a three-year period within which a plaintiff must bring an action for trespass to real property. The limitations period generally begins to run from the date the trespass occurs or, in cases of continuing trespass, from the date the wrongful conduct ceases. The official source linked above contains the full statutory text, including any exceptions or tolling provisions that may apply. The worked example below illustrates how the three-year period is calculated from a given date. For an estimate tailored to specific facts, use the DocketMath calculator.

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 trespass 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 trespass 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.