name = "Atlas Commons research objects — civil statute-of-limitations deadlines for Florida"
description = "Florida's civil statute-of-limitations periods for 9 common causes of action, each as a recorded claim carrying the statute citation and URL so a consuming agent can verify it at the cited code — plus the single interpretive L5 boundary: these are the statutes as written, NOT any person's actual deadline (accrual, the discovery rule, tolling, and statutes of repose are fact-specific legal determinations). The atlas informs and routes to counsel; it never computes a deadline. Source: CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026). CC0."
license = "CC0-1.0"
jsonld = "https://justice-atlas.ryanjhunter.workers.dev/justice/sol/fl.jsonld"

[[claims]]
id = "https://justice-atlas.ryanjhunter.workers.dev/justice/sol/fl/sol-defamation-libel-slander"
warrant = "RECORDED"
name = "Florida sets a 2 years civil statute of limitations for defamation (libel / slander) (Fla. Stat. § 95.11(5)(h))"
text = "Under Fla. Stat. § 95.11(5)(h), the civil statute of limitations for defamation (libel / slander) in Florida is 2 years. Note: Standard tolling for minors and incompetents.. This is the STATUTE as written (verify at the cited code), last verified 2026-04-29 — NOT a calculation of any person's actual deadline, which depends on accrual and tolling."
source = "CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026)"
sourceUrl = "https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2024/95.11"
falsifier = "A RECORD of measured/reported events (occurred=true) from CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026); superseded when CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026) publishes its next release."

[[claims]]
id = "https://justice-atlas.ryanjhunter.workers.dev/justice/sol/fl/sol-medical-malpractice"
warrant = "RECORDED"
name = "Florida sets a 2 years civil statute of limitations for medical malpractice (Fla. Stat. § 95.11(5)(c))"
text = "Under Fla. Stat. § 95.11(5)(c), the civil statute of limitations for medical malpractice in Florida is 2 years. Note: a discovery rule may apply (the clock may start at discovery, not occurrence); an outer statute of repose of 4 year(s) may also bar the claim; Pre-suit notice and presuit screening required by § 766.106.. This is the STATUTE as written (verify at the cited code), last verified 2026-04-29 — NOT a calculation of any person's actual deadline, which depends on accrual and tolling."
source = "CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026)"
sourceUrl = "https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2024/95.11"
falsifier = "A RECORD of measured/reported events (occurred=true) from CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026); superseded when CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026) publishes its next release."

[[claims]]
id = "https://justice-atlas.ryanjhunter.workers.dev/justice/sol/fl/sol-personal-injury"
warrant = "RECORDED"
name = "Florida sets a 2 years civil statute of limitations for personal injury (Fla. Stat. § 95.11(5)(a))"
text = "Under Fla. Stat. § 95.11(5)(a), the civil statute of limitations for personal injury in Florida is 2 years. Note: a discovery rule may apply (the clock may start at discovery, not occurrence); Pre-March 24, 2023 accidents retained 4-yr period.. This is the STATUTE as written (verify at the cited code), last verified 2026-04-29 — NOT a calculation of any person's actual deadline, which depends on accrual and tolling."
source = "CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026)"
sourceUrl = "https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2024/95.11"
falsifier = "A RECORD of measured/reported events (occurred=true) from CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026); superseded when CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026) publishes its next release."

[[claims]]
id = "https://justice-atlas.ryanjhunter.workers.dev/justice/sol/fl/sol-wrongful-death"
warrant = "RECORDED"
name = "Florida sets a 2 years civil statute of limitations for wrongful death (Fla. Stat. § 95.11(5)(e))"
text = "Under Fla. Stat. § 95.11(5)(e), the civil statute of limitations for wrongful death in Florida is 2 years. Note: No SOL for wrongful death from murder/manslaughter under § 95.11(11).. This is the STATUTE as written (verify at the cited code), last verified 2026-04-29 — NOT a calculation of any person's actual deadline, which depends on accrual and tolling."
source = "CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026)"
sourceUrl = "https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2024/95.11"
falsifier = "A RECORD of measured/reported events (occurred=true) from CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026); superseded when CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026) publishes its next release."

[[claims]]
id = "https://justice-atlas.ryanjhunter.workers.dev/justice/sol/fl/sol-contract-oral"
warrant = "RECORDED"
name = "Florida sets a 4 years civil statute of limitations for contract oral (Fla. Stat. § 95.11(3)(j))"
text = "Under Fla. Stat. § 95.11(3)(j), the civil statute of limitations for contract oral in Florida is 4 years. Note: Standard tolling for minors and incompetents.. This is the STATUTE as written (verify at the cited code), last verified 2026-04-29 — NOT a calculation of any person's actual deadline, which depends on accrual and tolling."
source = "CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026)"
sourceUrl = "https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2024/95.11"
falsifier = "A RECORD of measured/reported events (occurred=true) from CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026); superseded when CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026) publishes its next release."

[[claims]]
id = "https://justice-atlas.ryanjhunter.workers.dev/justice/sol/fl/sol-fraud"
warrant = "RECORDED"
name = "Florida sets a 4 years civil statute of limitations for fraud (Fla. Stat. § 95.11(3)(i))"
text = "Under Fla. Stat. § 95.11(3)(i), the civil statute of limitations for fraud in Florida is 4 years. Note: a discovery rule may apply (the clock may start at discovery, not occurrence); an outer statute of repose of 12 year(s) may also bar the claim; Fraudulent concealment recognized.. This is the STATUTE as written (verify at the cited code), last verified 2026-04-29 — NOT a calculation of any person's actual deadline, which depends on accrual and tolling."
source = "CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026)"
sourceUrl = "https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2024/95.11"
falsifier = "A RECORD of measured/reported events (occurred=true) from CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026); superseded when CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026) publishes its next release."

[[claims]]
id = "https://justice-atlas.ryanjhunter.workers.dev/justice/sol/fl/sol-product-liability"
warrant = "RECORDED"
name = "Florida sets a 4 years civil statute of limitations for product liability (Fla. Stat. § 95.11(3)(d))"
text = "Under Fla. Stat. § 95.11(3)(d), the civil statute of limitations for product liability in Florida is 4 years. Note: a discovery rule may apply (the clock may start at discovery, not occurrence); an outer statute of repose of 12 year(s) may also bar the claim; Concealment/known-defect exception to repose.. This is the STATUTE as written (verify at the cited code), last verified 2026-04-29 — NOT a calculation of any person's actual deadline, which depends on accrual and tolling."
source = "CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026)"
sourceUrl = "https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2024/95.11"
falsifier = "A RECORD of measured/reported events (occurred=true) from CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026); superseded when CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026) publishes its next release."

[[claims]]
id = "https://justice-atlas.ryanjhunter.workers.dev/justice/sol/fl/sol-property-damage"
warrant = "RECORDED"
name = "Florida sets a 4 years civil statute of limitations for property damage (Fla. Stat. § 95.11(3)(g))"
text = "Under Fla. Stat. § 95.11(3)(g), the civil statute of limitations for property damage in Florida is 4 years. Note: a discovery rule may apply (the clock may start at discovery, not occurrence); Personal injury follows 2-yr period under § 95.11(5).. This is the STATUTE as written (verify at the cited code), last verified 2026-04-29 — NOT a calculation of any person's actual deadline, which depends on accrual and tolling."
source = "CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026)"
sourceUrl = "https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2024/95.11"
falsifier = "A RECORD of measured/reported events (occurred=true) from CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026); superseded when CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026) publishes its next release."

[[claims]]
id = "https://justice-atlas.ryanjhunter.workers.dev/justice/sol/fl/sol-contract-written"
warrant = "RECORDED"
name = "Florida sets a 5 years civil statute of limitations for contract written (Fla. Stat. § 95.11(2)(b))"
text = "Under Fla. Stat. § 95.11(2)(b), the civil statute of limitations for contract written in Florida is 5 years. Note: UCC sales 5 yrs under § 95.11(2)(b); also § 672.725.. This is the STATUTE as written (verify at the cited code), last verified 2026-04-29 — NOT a calculation of any person's actual deadline, which depends on accrual and tolling."
source = "CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026)"
sourceUrl = "https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2024/95.11"
falsifier = "A RECORD of measured/reported events (occurred=true) from CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026); superseded when CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026) publishes its next release."

[[claims]]
id = "https://justice-atlas.ryanjhunter.workers.dev/justice/sol/fl/sol-boundary"
warrant = "INTERPRETATION"
name = "Why these statute-of-limitations periods are NOT your deadline (the L5 boundary)"
text = "The periods above are the statutes Florida has on the books. They do NOT tell you YOUR deadline. When a claim \"accrues\" (starts the clock), whether the discovery rule, tolling, a minor/incapacity, or a statute of repose changes it, and which cause of action even applies, are fact-specific legal determinations. A missed deadline can permanently bar a claim. This atlas informs and routes — it is not legal advice and not a substitute for a licensed attorney. If you may have a claim, consult an attorney in Florida immediately; for free civil legal aid see this state's legal-aid page."
source = "Justice Atlas framing (over the statutes above)"
sourceUrl = "https://justice-atlas.ryanjhunter.workers.dev/"
falsifier = "occurred=FALSE (a framing/legal boundary, not an event) and adjudged=FALSE (the atlas's reading, not a court's ruling on any case) — the lowest-warrant claim. The period+citation claims above are recorded statutes (verifiable at the cited code); this boundary is the only interpretation."

[[sol-deadlines]]
Claim = "Defamation (libel / slander)"
Deadline = "2 years"
Statute = "Fla. Stat. § 95.11(5)(h)"
Notes = "Standard tolling for minors and incompetents."
Warrant = "RECORDED"

[[sol-deadlines]]
Claim = "Medical malpractice"
Deadline = "2 years"
Statute = "Fla. Stat. § 95.11(5)(c)"
Notes = "discovery rule; repose 4y; Pre-suit notice and presuit screening required by § 766.106."
Warrant = "RECORDED"

[[sol-deadlines]]
Claim = "Personal injury"
Deadline = "2 years"
Statute = "Fla. Stat. § 95.11(5)(a)"
Notes = "discovery rule; Pre-March 24, 2023 accidents retained 4-yr period."
Warrant = "RECORDED"

[[sol-deadlines]]
Claim = "Wrongful death"
Deadline = "2 years"
Statute = "Fla. Stat. § 95.11(5)(e)"
Notes = "No SOL for wrongful death from murder/manslaughter under § 95.11(11)."
Warrant = "RECORDED"

[[sol-deadlines]]
Claim = "Contract oral"
Deadline = "4 years"
Statute = "Fla. Stat. § 95.11(3)(j)"
Notes = "Standard tolling for minors and incompetents."
Warrant = "RECORDED"

[[sol-deadlines]]
Claim = "Fraud"
Deadline = "4 years"
Statute = "Fla. Stat. § 95.11(3)(i)"
Notes = "discovery rule; repose 12y; Fraudulent concealment recognized."
Warrant = "RECORDED"

[[sol-deadlines]]
Claim = "Product liability"
Deadline = "4 years"
Statute = "Fla. Stat. § 95.11(3)(d)"
Notes = "discovery rule; repose 12y; Concealment/known-defect exception to repose."
Warrant = "RECORDED"

[[sol-deadlines]]
Claim = "Property damage"
Deadline = "4 years"
Statute = "Fla. Stat. § 95.11(3)(g)"
Notes = "discovery rule; Personal injury follows 2-yr period under § 95.11(5)."
Warrant = "RECORDED"

[[sol-deadlines]]
Claim = "Contract written"
Deadline = "5 years"
Statute = "Fla. Stat. § 95.11(2)(b)"
Notes = "UCC sales 5 yrs under § 95.11(2)(b); also § 672.725."
Warrant = "RECORDED"
