Tolling For Minority Statute Of Limitations in Michigan

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Published July 14, 2026 • By DocketMath Team

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Michigan statute-of-limitations: period is 2; statute of limitations years is 6.

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Authority and key facts

Citation: MCL § 600.5813

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Verified April 27, 2026

  • Period: 2
  • Statute Of Limitations Years: 6
  • Government Notice Period Days: 120
  • Limitation Period: 3 years (default for personal injury / wrongful death under subsection (2)); subsection-specific periods apply to assault/battery/false imprisonment (2 yr; 5 yr intimate-partner/dating; 10 yr criminal sexual conduct), malicious prosecution (2 yr), malpractice (2 yr), libel/slander (1 yr), products liability (3 yr)

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.

Tolling For Minority Statute Of Limitations in Michigan

Under Michigan law, the minority of a plaintiff tolls the statute of limitations for a specific period. The governing authority, MCL § 600.5813, establishes that the limitations period is suspended during a plaintiff’s minority. The verified figure for the underlying limitations period is 3 years. This rule provides for the suspension of the statutory clock, with the official source enumerating any relevant conditions or exceptions. The worked example below demonstrates how the calculation applies in a concrete scenario. To estimate the effect of minority tolling on a particular claim, users should consult the DocketMath calculator, which applies the statute’s precise terms to individual facts.

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 tolling for minority 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 tolling for minority 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.