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New York — Statute of Limitations

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Statute of limitations for fraud

N.Y. C.P.L.R. § 214

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Fraud Statute Of Limitations in New York

Under New York law, a claim for fraud must be commenced within the period set by N.Y. C.P.L.R. § 214. That governing authority establishes a three-year statute of limitations for fraud actions. The clock generally begins to run when the plaintiff discovers the fraud or could, with reasonable diligence, have discovered it. The official source at the New York Senate website contains the full statutory text and any applicable exceptions. The worked example below demonstrates how this three-year period applies in a typical scenario. To estimate a specific result for a given set of facts, the DocketMath calculator can compute the applicable deadline based on the governing rule.

Governing authority

In New York, the statute of limitations rule is set by N.Y. C.P.L.R. § 214. The verified packet cites N.Y. C.P.L.R. § 214 (https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/CVP/214).

Deadline example

For a New York fraud limitations check, use the verified limitations period from the current rule packet: 3 years. The authority packet cites N.Y. C.P.L.R. § 214 (https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/CVP/214).

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 fraud 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.