Old Debts And Time Limits
Minn. Stat. 541.05 — six years on a contract, two years for personal injury
| The claim | Brought within |
|---|---|
| The claimA contract or other obligation with no other limit, a liability created by statute, trespass on land, taking or injuring personal property, and fraud (from discovery) | Brought withinSix years |
| The claimStrict liability for a product | Brought withinFour years |
| The claimLibel, slander, assault, battery, false imprisonment or other tort resulting in personal injury | Brought withinTwo years |
| The claimWages or overtime under a wage law | Brought withinTwo years, or three if willful |
An assault, battery or false imprisonment that is also domestic abuse has the six year period.
Sources for this section (2)
- Minn. Stat. 541.05 — Limitations: various cases, six years
- Minn. Stat. 541.07 — Limitations: two- or three-year
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of September 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Minnesota attorney.