Old Debts and Time Limits to Sue
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 52-576 — six years on a written contract, three on an oral one, two for negligence
| The claim | Brought within |
|---|---|
| The claimAn account, or a written, simple or implied contract | Brought withinSix years after the right of action accrues |
| The claimA contract not in writing | Brought withinThree years |
| The claimA tort | Brought withinThree years from the act or omission |
| The claimInjury to a person or property by negligence, or medical malpractice | Brought withinTwo years from when the injury is sustained or discovered, and never more than three years from the act |
Who handles this in Connecticut: Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection; and legal aid programs and the state offices, listed in the Connecticut directory.
A person legally incapable of suing when a contract claim arose may sue within three years after becoming capable. A sale of goods under article 2 of the commercial code has its own limit.
Sources for this section (4)
- Conn. Gen. Stat. § 52-576 — Actions for account or on simple or implied contracts
- Conn. Gen. Stat. § 52-581 — Action on oral contract to be brought within three years
- Conn. Gen. Stat. § 52-577 — Action founded upon a tort
- Conn. Gen. Stat. § 52-584 — Limitation of action for injury to person or property caused by negligence, misconduct or malpractice
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Connecticut attorney.