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Statute Of Limitations Statute Of Limitations in Michigan

Under MCL § 600.5813, Michigan imposes a three-year limitation period for bringing a civil action not otherwise covered by a specific statutory provision. This general residual statute of limitations applies to claims that lack a designated timeframe elsewhere in state law. The verified figure of three years governs the window in which a plaintiff must commence suit, measured from the date the claim accrues. The worked example below illustrates how this fixed duration applies to a typical scenario. Because the statute provides no exceptions or tolling provisions within its text, the calculation remains straightforward for most cases. To determine whether a particular claim falls under this residual rule or a more specific limitation period, users should consult the official Michigan legislative source and then use the DocketMath calculator to estimate their own deadline.

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 statute of limitations 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 statute of limitations 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.