Statute of Limitations for Written Contract in Germany
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Published February 10, 2026 • Updated May 16, 2026 • By DocketMath Team
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How the limitation period applies
The controlling primary authority for DE written contract SOL (BGB § 195) is BGB § 195.
BGB § 195. The standard limitation period is three years.
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Sources
All sources are official primary law published by www.gesetze-im-internet.de.
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