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New Hampshire — Statute of Limitations

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2 years

Statute of limitations for government tort claim

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 508:4, I

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Government Tort Claim Statute Of Limitations in New Hampshire

New Hampshire’s statute of limitations for government tort claims is governed by N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 508:4, I, which establishes a three-year period for filing suit against the state or its political subdivisions. This rule applies to actions sounding in tort, such as personal injury or property damage, arising from governmental conduct. The three-year window begins to run from the date the injury or damage is discovered, or reasonably should have been discovered. The official source, available at the New Hampshire General Court website, provides the statutory text and any applicable exceptions. The worked example below illustrates how this limitation period is calculated. To estimate a specific deadline, use the DocketMath calculator with the relevant case details.

Governing authority

In New Hampshire, the statute of limitations rule is set by N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 508:4, I. The verified packet cites N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 508:4, I (https://gc.nh.gov/rsa/html/LII/508/508-4.htm).

Deadline example

For a New Hampshire government tort claim limitations check, use the verified limitations period from the current rule packet: 3 years. The authority packet cites N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 508:4, I (https://gc.nh.gov/rsa/html/LII/508/508-4.htm).

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 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.