Time Limits To Sue
Va. Code 8.01-243 — two years for injuries, five for property, five or three for contracts
| The claim | Must be brought within |
|---|---|
| The claimPersonal injury, on any theory, and damages from fraud | Must be brought withinTwo years after it accrues |
| The claimInjury to property | Must be brought withinFive years |
| The claimA written contract signed by the party to be charged | Must be brought withinFive years |
| The claimAn unwritten contract, or a written one not signed by that party | Must be brought withinThree years |
| The claimMedical debt owed to a health care provider | Must be brought withinThree years from the final invoice's due date, unless a payment plan allows longer |
Other rules of the chapter, such as when a claim accrues and what pauses the time, are not set out here.
Sources for this section (2)
- Va. Code 8.01-243 — Personal action for injury to person or property generally
- Va. Code 8.01-246 — Personal actions based on contracts
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of September 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Virginia attorney.