Old Debts And Time Limits
NRS 11.190 — 6 years on a written contract, 4 on an oral one or a store account
| Claim | Must be brought within |
|---|---|
| ClaimA judgment, or a contract or obligation founded on a writing | Must be brought within6 years |
| ClaimAn open account for goods, or a store account | Must be brought within4 years |
| ClaimA contract or obligation not founded on a writing | Must be brought within4 years |
| ClaimA deceptive trade practice, counted from discovery | Must be brought within4 years |
| ClaimA liability created by statute, or fraud or mistake counted from discovery | Must be brought within3 years |
These limits run on the creditor's lawsuit. The section gives way to other sections that set different limits.
Sources for this section (1)
- NRS 11.190 — Periods of limitation
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Nevada attorney.