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Rhode Island — Statute of Limitations

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3 years

Statute of limitations for premises liability

R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-1-13(a)

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Premises Liability Statute Of Limitations in Rhode Island

Rhode Island’s premises liability claims are governed by R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-1-13(a), which establishes a three-year statute of limitations. This means that any lawsuit for injury or damage arising from a property owner’s alleged negligence must be filed within three years from the date the cause of action accrues. The official text of the statute, available at the Rhode Island General Assembly website, sets out the rule in full. The verified three-year figure appears in the worked example below, which demonstrates how the deadline is calculated. To estimate when a specific claim would expire, the DocketMath calculator applies the same statutory period to the user’s own accrual date.

Governing authority

In Rhode Island, the statute of limitations rule is set by R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-1-13(a). The verified packet cites R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-1-13(a) (http://webserver.rilegislature.gov/Statutes/TITLE9/9-1/9-1-13.HTM).

Deadline example

For a Rhode Island premises liability limitations check, use the verified limitations period from the current rule packet: 3 years. The authority packet cites R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-1-13(a) (http://webserver.rilegislature.gov/Statutes/TITLE9/9-1/9-1-13.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 premises liability 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.