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Pennsylvania — Statute of Limitations

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Statute of limitations for breach of fiduciary duty

42 Pa.C.S. § 5524

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Breach Of Fiduciary Duty Statute Of Limitations in Pennsylvania

The Pennsylvania breach of fiduciary duty statute of limitations is governed by 42 Pa.C.S. § 5524, which establishes a two-year period for such claims. This statute of limitations applies to actions for breach of fiduciary duty sounding in tort, requiring the claimant to bring suit within two years of the date the cause of action accrues. The accrual date is generally when the plaintiff knew or should have known of the alleged breach. The verified two-year figure is set forth in the official source at the Pennsylvania legislature’s website. A worked example below demonstrates how this limitation period is calculated. To determine a specific statute of limitations estimate for a particular set of facts, use the DocketMath calculator.

Governing authority

In Pennsylvania, the statute of limitations rule is set by 42 Pa.C.S. § 5524. The verified packet cites 42 Pa.C.S. § 5524 (https://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/LI/CT/HTM/42/00.055.024.000..HTM).

Deadline example

For a Pennsylvania breach of fiduciary duty limitations check, use the verified limitations period from the current rule packet: 2 years. The authority packet cites 42 Pa.C.S. § 5524 (https://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/LI/CT/HTM/42/00.055.024.000..HTM).

Example inputs:

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

Calculation:

• Start with the accrual date.
• Add 2 years.
• The example deadline is 2026-04-25.

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 breach of fiduciary duty 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.