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Missouri — Statute of Limitations

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Statute of limitations for government tort claim

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 516.120

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Government Tort Claim Statute Of Limitations in Missouri

Missouri’s five-year statute of limitations for government tort claims is established by Mo. Rev. Stat. § 516.120, which governs the time within which a plaintiff must bring an action against a public entity. This provision sets the general limitations period for certain civil actions, including claims sounding in tort, and applies to suits against state or local governmental bodies. The verified figure of five years runs from the date the claim accrues, typically when the injury or damage is sustained. The worked example below illustrates how this fixed duration is applied in a straightforward calculation. For a result tailored to the specifics of a particular claim, the DocketMath calculator can estimate the applicable deadline using the official statutory text.

Governing authority

In Missouri, the statute of limitations rule is set by Mo. Rev. Stat. § 516.120. The verified packet cites Mo. Rev. Stat. § 516.120 (https://revisor.mo.gov/main/OneSection.aspx?section=516.120).

Deadline example

For a Missouri government tort claim limitations check, use the verified limitations period from the current rule packet: 5 years. The authority packet cites Mo. Rev. Stat. § 516.120 (https://revisor.mo.gov/main/OneSection.aspx?section=516.120).

Example inputs:

• Accrual date: 2024-04-25
• Filing date checked: 2026-04-25

Calculation:

• Start with the accrual date.
• Add 5 years.
• The example deadline is 2029-04-25.

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 government tort claim 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.