How Long to Sue
K.S.A. 60-513 — two years for injury and property, three for an oral contract, five for a written one
| Claim | Time to sue |
|---|---|
| ClaimInjury to a person, wrongful death, fraud, trespass, or damage to property | Time to sueTwo years |
| ClaimMedical malpractice, not on a contract | Time to sueTwo years |
| ClaimA contract not in writing, or a liability a statute creates | Time to sueThree years |
| ClaimA written contract or promise | Time to sueFive years |
Who handles this in Kansas: legal aid programs, lawyer referral and the state offices, listed in the Kansas directory.
A two year claim starts when the act first causes substantial injury, or when the injury becomes reasonably ascertainable if later, but never more than 10 years after the act. For medical malpractice, never more than four years after it.
A fraud claim does not accrue until the fraud is discovered.
Sources for this section (3)
- K.S.A. 60-513 — Actions limited to two years
- K.S.A. 60-512 — Actions limited to three years
- K.S.A. 60-511 — Actions limited to five years
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Kansas attorney.