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.

Breach Written Contract Statute Of Limitations in Michigan

For actions alleging breach of a written contract in Michigan, the statute of limitations is governed by MCL § 600.5813. This statute establishes a three-year limitations period within which a plaintiff must file a claim. The clock on this period typically begins to run from the date the contract is breached, not from the date the plaintiff discovers the breach or suffers damages. The official source provides the precise statutory language and any applicable exceptions. The worked example below demonstrates how this three-year rule applies to a straightforward breach scenario, though individual circumstances may affect the calculation. To estimate the time remaining in your own case, use the DocketMath calculator with the specific dates from your contract and alleged breach.

Governing authority

In Michigan, the statute of limitations rule is set by MCL § 600.5813. The verified packet cites MCL § 600.5813 (https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Laws/MCL?objectName=mcl-600-5813).

Deadline example

For a Michigan breach written contract limitations check, use the verified limitations period from the current rule packet: 3 years. The authority packet cites MCL § 600.5813 (https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Laws/MCL?objectName=mcl-600-5813).

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 written 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.