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North Carolina — Statute of Limitations

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Statute of limitations for unjust enrichment restitution

N.C. Gen. Stat. § 1-52

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Unjust Enrichment Restitution Statute Of Limitations in North Carolina

North Carolina’s statute of limitations for an unjust enrichment restitution claim is governed by N.C. Gen. Stat. § 1-52, which establishes a three-year filing period. This statutory provision applies to actions seeking recovery based on quasi-contract or restitution, requiring the claimant to initiate suit within three years from the date the cause of action accrues. The official source at the North Carolina General Assembly website contains the precise statutory language. The worked example below demonstrates how the three-year period is applied. For those needing to determine their own timeline, the DocketMath calculator can estimate the applicable deadline based on the specific facts of the case.

Governing authority

In North Carolina, the statute of limitations rule is set by N.C. Gen. Stat. § 1-52. The verified packet cites N.C. Gen. Stat. § 1-52 (https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/HTML/BySection/Chapter_1/GS_1-52.html).

Deadline example

For a North Carolina unjust enrichment restitution limitations check, use the verified limitations period from the current rule packet: 3 years. The authority packet cites N.C. Gen. Stat. § 1-52 (https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/HTML/BySection/Chapter_1/GS_1-52.html).

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 unjust enrichment restitution 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.