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

[[claims]]
id = "https://justice-atlas.ryanjhunter.workers.dev/justice/sol/mn/sol-defamation-libel-slander"
warrant = "RECORDED"
name = "Minnesota sets a 2 years civil statute of limitations for defamation (libel / slander) (Minn. Stat. § 541.07(1))"
text = "Under Minn. Stat. § 541.07(1), the civil statute of limitations for defamation (libel / slander) in Minnesota is 2 years. Note: Same 2-year limit applies to assault, battery, false imprisonment.. 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.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/541.07"
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= "A RECORD of measured/reported events (occurred=true) from CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026); superseded when CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026) publishes its next release."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/mn/sol-medical-malpractice"
warrant = "RECORDED"
name = "Minnesota sets a 2 years civil statute of limitations for medical malpractice (Minn. Stat. § 541.076)"
text = "Under Minn. Stat. § 541.076, the civil statute of limitations for medical malpractice in Minnesota is 2 years. Note: Reduced from 4 to 2 years by SF 3489, eff. Aug. 1, 2025; applies to actions commenced on or after that date.. 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.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/541.076"
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/mn/sol-wrongful-death"
warrant = "RECORDED"
name = "Minnesota sets a 3 years from death; max 6 years from act civil statute of limitations for wrongful death (Minn. Stat. § 573.02)"
text = "Under Minn. Stat. § 573.02, the civil statute of limitations for wrongful death in Minnesota is 3 years from death; max 6 years from act. Note: an outer statute of repose of 6 year(s) may also bar the claim; Med-mal-based WD also capped by § 541.076; intentional-act murder has no time limit.. 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.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/573.02"
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/mn/sol-product-liability"
warrant = "RECORDED"
name = "Minnesota sets a 4 years (strict liability) / 6 years (negligence) civil statute of limitations for product liability (Minn. Stat. § 541.05, subd. 2)"
text = "Under Minn. Stat. § 541.05, subd. 2, the civil statute of limitations for product liability in Minnesota is 4 years (strict liability) / 6 years (negligence). Note: Strict-liability claims subject to 4-year limit under § 541.05 subd. 2.. 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.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/541.05"
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/mn/sol-contract-oral"
warrant = "RECORDED"
name = "Minnesota sets a 6 years civil statute of limitations for contract oral (Minn. Stat. § 541.05, subd. 1(1))"
text = "Under Minn. Stat. § 541.05, subd. 1(1), the civil statute of limitations for contract oral in Minnesota is 6 years. Note: UCC sales of goods governed by 4-year limit.. 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.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/541.05"
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/mn/sol-contract-written"
warrant = "RECORDED"
name = "Minnesota sets a 6 years civil statute of limitations for contract written (Minn. Stat. § 541.05, subd. 1(1))"
text = "Under Minn. Stat. § 541.05, subd. 1(1), the civil statute of limitations for contract written in Minnesota is 6 years. Note: UCC sales of goods: 4-year limit under § 336.2-725.. 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.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/541.05"
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/mn/sol-fraud"
warrant = "RECORDED"
name = "Minnesota sets a 6 years civil statute of limitations for fraud (Minn. Stat. § 541.05, subd. 1(6))"
text = "Under Minn. Stat. § 541.05, subd. 1(6), the civil statute of limitations for fraud in Minnesota is 6 years. Note: a discovery rule may apply (the clock may start at discovery, not occurrence); Fraudulent concealment 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.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/541.05"
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/mn/sol-personal-injury"
warrant = "RECORDED"
name = "Minnesota sets a 6 years (negligence) / 2 years (intentional torts) civil statute of limitations for personal injury (Minn. Stat. § 541.05)"
text = "Under Minn. Stat. § 541.05, the civil statute of limitations for personal injury in Minnesota is 6 years (negligence) / 2 years (intentional torts). Note: Intentional torts (assault, battery, false imprisonment, etc.) have 2-year limit under § 541.07.. 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.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/541.05"
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/mn/sol-property-damage"
warrant = "RECORDED"
name = "Minnesota sets a 6 years civil statute of limitations for property damage (Minn. Stat. § 541.05, subd. 1(4))"
text = "Under Minn. Stat. § 541.05, subd. 1(4), the civil statute of limitations for property damage in Minnesota is 6 years. Note: Improvements to realty repose: 10 years under § 541.051.. 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.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/541.05"
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/mn/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 Minnesota 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 Minnesota 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 = "Minn. Stat. § 541.07(1)"
Notes = "Same 2-year limit applies to assault, battery, false imprisonment."
Warrant = "RECORDED"

[[sol-deadlines]]
Claim = "Medical malpractice"
Deadline = "2 years"
Statute = "Minn. Stat. § 541.076"
Notes = "Reduced from 4 to 2 years by SF 3489, eff. Aug. 1, 2025; applies to actions commenced on or after that date."
Warrant = "RECORDED"

[[sol-deadlines]]
Claim = "Wrongful death"
Deadline = "3 years from death; max 6 years from act"
Statute = "Minn. Stat. § 573.02"
Notes = "repose 6y; Med-mal-based WD also capped by § 541.076; intentional-act murder has no time limit."
Warrant = "RECORDED"

[[sol-deadlines]]
Claim = "Product liability"
Deadline = "4 years (strict liability) / 6 years (negligence)"
Statute = "Minn. Stat. § 541.05, subd. 2"
Notes = "Strict-liability claims subject to 4-year limit under § 541.05 subd. 2."
Warrant = "RECORDED"

[[sol-deadlines]]
Claim = "Contract oral"
Deadline = "6 years"
Statute = "Minn. Stat. § 541.05, subd. 1(1)"
Notes = "UCC sales of goods governed by 4-year limit."
Warrant = "RECORDED"

[[sol-deadlines]]
Claim = "Contract written"
Deadline = "6 years"
Statute = "Minn. Stat. § 541.05, subd. 1(1)"
Notes = "UCC sales of goods: 4-year limit under § 336.2-725."
Warrant = "RECORDED"

[[sol-deadlines]]
Claim = "Fraud"
Deadline = "6 years"
Statute = "Minn. Stat. § 541.05, subd. 1(6)"
Notes = "discovery rule; Fraudulent concealment tolls accrual."
Warrant = "RECORDED"

[[sol-deadlines]]
Claim = "Personal injury"
Deadline = "6 years (negligence) / 2 years (intentional torts)"
Statute = "Minn. Stat. § 541.05"
Notes = "Intentional torts (assault, battery, false imprisonment, etc.) have 2-year limit under § 541.07."
Warrant = "RECORDED"

[[sol-deadlines]]
Claim = "Property damage"
Deadline = "6 years"
Statute = "Minn. Stat. § 541.05, subd. 1(4)"
Notes = "Improvements to realty repose: 10 years under § 541.051."
Warrant = "RECORDED"
