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Maryland — Statute of Limitations

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Statute of limitations for breach oral contract

Md. Code Ann., Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 5-101

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Breach Oral Contract Statute Of Limitations in Maryland

For a claim alleging breach of an oral contract in Maryland, the statute of limitations is set by Md. Code Ann., Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 5-101. This governing authority establishes a three-year period within which a plaintiff must file suit. The clock typically begins running from the date the contract is breached, not from the date the contract was formed. The official source for this rule is available at the Maryland General Assembly website. The worked example below demonstrates how the three-year limit applies to a specific factual scenario. To estimate the deadline applicable to a particular set of circumstances, users should consult the DocketMath calculator.

Governing authority

In Maryland, the statute of limitations rule is set by Md. Code Ann., Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 5-101. The verified packet cites Md. Code Ann., Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 5-101 (https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText?article=gcj&section=5-101).

Deadline example

For a Maryland breach oral contract limitations check, use the verified limitations period from the current rule packet: 3 years. The authority packet cites Md. Code Ann., Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 5-101 (https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText?article=gcj&section=5-101).

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 breach oral contract 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.