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

[[claims]]
id = "https://justice-atlas.ryanjhunter.workers.dev/justice/sol/nh/sol-contract-oral"
warrant = "RECORDED"
name = "New Hampshire sets a 3 years civil statute of limitations for contract oral (N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 508:4)"
text = "Under N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 508:4, the civil statute of limitations for contract oral in New Hampshire is 3 years. Note: a discovery rule may apply (the clock may start at discovery, not occurrence); 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://gc.nh.gov/rsa/html/LII/508/508-4.htm"
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= "A RECORD of measured/reported events (occurred=true) from CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026); superseded when CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026) publishes its next release."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/nh/sol-contract-written"
warrant = "RECORDED"
name = "New Hampshire sets a 3 years civil statute of limitations for contract written (N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 508:4)"
text = "Under N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 508:4, the civil statute of limitations for contract written in New Hampshire is 3 years. Note: a discovery rule may apply (the clock may start at discovery, not occurrence); UCC sales of goods: 4 years under § 382-A: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://gc.nh.gov/rsa/html/LII/508/508-4.htm"
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/nh/sol-defamation-libel-slander"
warrant = "RECORDED"
name = "New Hampshire sets a 3 years civil statute of limitations for defamation (libel / slander) (N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 508:4, II)"
text = "Under N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 508:4, II, the civil statute of limitations for defamation (libel / slander) in New Hampshire is 3 years. Note: Clock runs from publication; § 508:4(II) explicitly excludes discovery rule.. 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://gc.nh.gov/rsa/html/LII/508/508-4.htm"
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/nh/sol-fraud"
warrant = "RECORDED"
name = "New Hampshire sets a 3 years civil statute of limitations for fraud (N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 508:4)"
text = "Under N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 508:4, the civil statute of limitations for fraud in New Hampshire is 3 years. Note: a discovery rule may apply (the clock may start at discovery, not occurrence); Common-law fraudulent-concealment doctrine 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://gc.nh.gov/rsa/html/LII/508/508-4.htm"
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/nh/sol-medical-malpractice"
warrant = "RECORDED"
name = "New Hampshire sets a 3 years (with discovery) civil statute of limitations for medical malpractice (N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 508:4)"
text = "Under N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 508:4, the civil statute of limitations for medical malpractice in New Hampshire is 3 years (with discovery). Note: a discovery rule may apply (the clock may start at discovery, not occurrence); Tolling for minors under § 508:8.. 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://gc.nh.gov/rsa/html/LII/508/508-4.htm"
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/nh/sol-personal-injury"
warrant = "RECORDED"
name = "New Hampshire sets a 3 years civil statute of limitations for personal injury (N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 508:4)"
text = "Under N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 508:4, the civil statute of limitations for personal injury in New Hampshire is 3 years. Note: a discovery rule may apply (the clock may start at discovery, not occurrence); Tolling for minors and incapacitated persons under § 508:8.. 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://gc.nh.gov/rsa/html/LII/508/508-4.htm"
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/nh/sol-product-liability"
warrant = "RECORDED"
name = "New Hampshire sets a 3 years civil statute of limitations for product liability (N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 508:4)"
text = "Under N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 508:4, the civil statute of limitations for product liability in New Hampshire is 3 years. Note: a discovery rule may apply (the clock may start at discovery, not occurrence); No enforceable products-specific 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://gc.nh.gov/rsa/html/LII/508/508-4.htm"
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/nh/sol-property-damage"
warrant = "RECORDED"
name = "New Hampshire sets a 3 years civil statute of limitations for property damage (N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 508:4)"
text = "Under N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 508:4, the civil statute of limitations for property damage in New Hampshire is 3 years. Note: a discovery rule may apply (the clock may start at discovery, not occurrence); Standard tolling under § 508:8.. 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://gc.nh.gov/rsa/html/LII/508/508-4.htm"
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/nh/sol-wrongful-death"
warrant = "RECORDED"
name = "New Hampshire sets a 6 years from death (subject to RSA 508) civil statute of limitations for wrongful death (N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 556:11)"
text = "Under N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 556:11, the civil statute of limitations for wrongful death in New Hampshire is 6 years from death (subject to RSA 508). Note: If action pending at death no new filing needed; 6 years is outer 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://gc.nh.gov/rsa/html/LVI/556/556-11.htm"
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/nh/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 New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire 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 = "Contract oral"
Deadline = "3 years"
Statute = "N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 508:4"
Notes = "discovery rule; UCC sales of goods governed by 4-year limit."
Warrant = "RECORDED"

[[sol-deadlines]]
Claim = "Contract written"
Deadline = "3 years"
Statute = "N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 508:4"
Notes = "discovery rule; UCC sales of goods: 4 years under § 382-A:2-725."
Warrant = "RECORDED"

[[sol-deadlines]]
Claim = "Defamation (libel / slander)"
Deadline = "3 years"
Statute = "N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 508:4, II"
Notes = "Clock runs from publication; § 508:4(II) explicitly excludes discovery rule."
Warrant = "RECORDED"

[[sol-deadlines]]
Claim = "Fraud"
Deadline = "3 years"
Statute = "N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 508:4"
Notes = "discovery rule; Common-law fraudulent-concealment doctrine recognized."
Warrant = "RECORDED"

[[sol-deadlines]]
Claim = "Medical malpractice"
Deadline = "3 years (with discovery)"
Statute = "N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 508:4"
Notes = "discovery rule; Tolling for minors under § 508:8."
Warrant = "RECORDED"

[[sol-deadlines]]
Claim = "Personal injury"
Deadline = "3 years"
Statute = "N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 508:4"
Notes = "discovery rule; Tolling for minors and incapacitated persons under § 508:8."
Warrant = "RECORDED"

[[sol-deadlines]]
Claim = "Product liability"
Deadline = "3 years"
Statute = "N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 508:4"
Notes = "discovery rule; No enforceable products-specific repose."
Warrant = "RECORDED"

[[sol-deadlines]]
Claim = "Property damage"
Deadline = "3 years"
Statute = "N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 508:4"
Notes = "discovery rule; Standard tolling under § 508:8."
Warrant = "RECORDED"

[[sol-deadlines]]
Claim = "Wrongful death"
Deadline = "6 years from death (subject to RSA 508)"
Statute = "N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 556:11"
Notes = "If action pending at death no new filing needed; 6 years is outer limit."
Warrant = "RECORDED"
