name = "Atlas Commons research objects — civil statute-of-limitations deadlines for Iowa"
description = "Iowa'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/ia.jsonld"

[[claims]]
id = "https://justice-atlas.ryanjhunter.workers.dev/justice/sol/ia/sol-defamation-libel-slander"
warrant = "RECORDED"
name = "Iowa sets a 2 years civil statute of limitations for defamation (libel / slander) (Iowa Code § 614.1(2))"
text = "Under Iowa Code § 614.1(2), the civil statute of limitations for defamation (libel / slander) in Iowa is 2 years. Note: Single-publication rule applies.. 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.legis.iowa.gov/docs/code/614.1.pdf"
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= "A RECORD of measured/reported events (occurred=true) from CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026); superseded when CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026) publishes its next release."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/ia/sol-medical-malpractice"
warrant = "RECORDED"
name = "Iowa sets a 2 years (6-year repose) civil statute of limitations for medical malpractice (Iowa Code § 614.1(9))"
text = "Under Iowa Code § 614.1(9), the civil statute of limitations for medical malpractice in Iowa is 2 years (6-year repose). Note: a discovery rule may apply (the clock may start at discovery, not occurrence); an outer statute of repose of 6 year(s) may also bar the claim; Foreign-object exception preserves discovery accrual.. 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.legis.iowa.gov/docs/code/614.1.pdf"
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/ia/sol-personal-injury"
warrant = "RECORDED"
name = "Iowa sets a 2 years civil statute of limitations for personal injury (Iowa Code § 614.1(2))"
text = "Under Iowa Code § 614.1(2), the civil statute of limitations for personal injury in Iowa is 2 years. Note: a discovery rule may apply (the clock may start at discovery, not occurrence); Standard tolling for minors and incompetents under § 614.8.. 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.legis.iowa.gov/docs/code/614.1.pdf"
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/ia/sol-product-liability"
warrant = "RECORDED"
name = "Iowa sets a 2 years (15-year repose) civil statute of limitations for product liability (Iowa Code § 614.1(2A))"
text = "Under Iowa Code § 614.1(2A), the civil statute of limitations for product liability in Iowa is 2 years (15-year repose). Note: a discovery rule may apply (the clock may start at discovery, not occurrence); an outer statute of repose of 15 year(s) may also bar the claim; Exception for express warranties of longer duration.. 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.legis.iowa.gov/docs/code/614.1.pdf"
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/ia/sol-wrongful-death"
warrant = "RECORDED"
name = "Iowa sets a 2 years civil statute of limitations for wrongful death (Iowa Code § 614.1(2))"
text = "Under Iowa Code § 614.1(2), the civil statute of limitations for wrongful death in Iowa 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.legis.iowa.gov/docs/code/614.1.pdf"
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/ia/sol-contract-oral"
warrant = "RECORDED"
name = "Iowa sets a 5 years civil statute of limitations for contract oral (Iowa Code § 614.1(4))"
text = "Under Iowa Code § 614.1(4), the civil statute of limitations for contract oral in Iowa is 5 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.legis.iowa.gov/docs/code/614.1.pdf"
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/ia/sol-fraud"
warrant = "RECORDED"
name = "Iowa sets a 5 years civil statute of limitations for fraud (Iowa Code § 614.1(4))"
text = "Under Iowa Code § 614.1(4), the civil statute of limitations for fraud in Iowa is 5 years. Note: a discovery rule may apply (the clock may start at discovery, not occurrence); Fraudulent concealment further tolls accrual.. 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.legis.iowa.gov/docs/code/614.1.pdf"
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/ia/sol-property-damage"
warrant = "RECORDED"
name = "Iowa sets a 5 years civil statute of limitations for property damage (Iowa Code § 614.1(4))"
text = "Under Iowa Code § 614.1(4), the civil statute of limitations for property damage in Iowa is 5 years. Note: a discovery rule may apply (the clock may start at discovery, not occurrence); 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.legis.iowa.gov/docs/code/614.1.pdf"
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/ia/sol-contract-written"
warrant = "RECORDED"
name = "Iowa sets a 10 years civil statute of limitations for contract written (Iowa Code § 614.1(5))"
text = "Under Iowa Code § 614.1(5), the civil statute of limitations for contract written in Iowa is 10 years. Note: UCC § 554.2725 sales contracts are 5 years.. 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.legis.iowa.gov/docs/code/614.1.pdf"
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/ia/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 Iowa 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 Iowa 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 = "Iowa Code § 614.1(2)"
Notes = "Single-publication rule applies."
Warrant = "RECORDED"

[[sol-deadlines]]
Claim = "Medical malpractice"
Deadline = "2 years (6-year repose)"
Statute = "Iowa Code § 614.1(9)"
Notes = "discovery rule; repose 6y; Foreign-object exception preserves discovery accrual."
Warrant = "RECORDED"

[[sol-deadlines]]
Claim = "Personal injury"
Deadline = "2 years"
Statute = "Iowa Code § 614.1(2)"
Notes = "discovery rule; Standard tolling for minors and incompetents under § 614.8."
Warrant = "RECORDED"

[[sol-deadlines]]
Claim = "Product liability"
Deadline = "2 years (15-year repose)"
Statute = "Iowa Code § 614.1(2A)"
Notes = "discovery rule; repose 15y; Exception for express warranties of longer duration."
Warrant = "RECORDED"

[[sol-deadlines]]
Claim = "Wrongful death"
Deadline = "2 years"
Statute = "Iowa Code § 614.1(2)"
Notes = "Standard tolling for minors and incompetents."
Warrant = "RECORDED"

[[sol-deadlines]]
Claim = "Contract oral"
Deadline = "5 years"
Statute = "Iowa Code § 614.1(4)"
Notes = "Standard tolling for minors and incompetents."
Warrant = "RECORDED"

[[sol-deadlines]]
Claim = "Fraud"
Deadline = "5 years"
Statute = "Iowa Code § 614.1(4)"
Notes = "discovery rule; Fraudulent concealment further tolls accrual."
Warrant = "RECORDED"

[[sol-deadlines]]
Claim = "Property damage"
Deadline = "5 years"
Statute = "Iowa Code § 614.1(4)"
Notes = "discovery rule; Standard tolling for minors and incompetents."
Warrant = "RECORDED"

[[sol-deadlines]]
Claim = "Contract written"
Deadline = "10 years"
Statute = "Iowa Code § 614.1(5)"
Notes = "UCC § 554.2725 sales contracts are 5 years."
Warrant = "RECORDED"
