How Long to Sue
La. C.C. art. 3493.1 — two years for an injury, from the day it was sustained
| Claim | Prescription |
|---|---|
| ClaimAn injury or damage caused by fault, a delictual action | Prescription2 years from the day the injury or damage is sustained |
| ClaimUnpaid wages, salary or fees, past due rent, money lent, an open account | Prescription3 years |
| ClaimA personal action with no other period | Prescription10 years |
| ClaimA money judgment from a Louisiana court | Prescription10 years, and it may be revived |
Prescription is the Civil Code's word for a deadline to sue, and many claims carry their own. A particular claim is a question for a licensed Louisiana attorney.
Sources for this section (4)
- La. C.C. art. 3493.1 — Delictual actions
- La. C.C. art. 3494 — Actions subject to a three-year prescription
- La. C.C. art. 3499 — Personal action
- La. C.C. art. 3501 — Prescription and revival of money judgments
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Louisiana attorney.