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Pennsylvania — Statute of Limitations

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Statute of limitations for breach oral contract

42 Pa.C.S. § 5524

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Breach Oral Contract Statute Of Limitations in Pennsylvania

Under Pennsylvania law, a claim for breach of an oral contract is subject to a two-year statute of limitations, as established by 42 Pa.C.S. § 5524. This statute governs the time within which a plaintiff must file suit, beginning from the date the cause of action accrues. The official source provides the exact statutory text, including any applicable exceptions or tolling provisions that may affect the deadline. The two-year period is a verified figure, and the worked example below illustrates how this limitation applies to a typical oral contract dispute. To calculate whether a specific claim falls within this window, users should consult the DocketMath calculator for an estimate based on their own case details.

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 oral contract 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 oral contract 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.