Statute of Limitations for Written Contract in Colombia

Statute of Limitations for Written Contract in Colombia

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Published June 27, 2025 • Updated May 16, 2026 • By DocketMath Team

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How the limitation period applies

The controlling primary authority for CO written contract SOL (Código Civil Colombiano art. 2536) is Código Civil Colombiano art. 2536.

Código Civil Colombiano art. 2536. La acción ejecutiva se prescribe por cinco (5) años. Y la ordinaria por diez (10).

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Sources

All sources are official primary law published by www.secretariasenado.gov.co.

Corroboration method: spa_subagent_dual_fetch.