--- title: Atlas Commons research objects — civil statute-of-limitations deadlines for New York license: CC0-1.0 source: CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026) --- # Atlas Commons research objects — civil statute-of-limitations deadlines for New York New York'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. ## Claims ### New York sets a 1 year civil statute of limitations for defamation (libel / slander) (N.Y. C.P.L.R. § 215(3)) **RECORDED.** Under N.Y. C.P.L.R. § 215(3), the civil statute of limitations for defamation (libel / slander) in New York is 1 year. Note: Republication restarts the clock; covers libel and slander.. 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) — https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/CVP/215 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A RECORD of measured/reported events (occurred=true) from CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026); superseded when CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026) publishes its next release. ### New York sets a 2.5 years civil statute of limitations for medical malpractice (N.Y. C.P.L.R. § 214-a) **RECORDED.** Under N.Y. C.P.L.R. § 214-a, the civil statute of limitations for medical malpractice in New York is 2.5 years. Note: an outer statute of repose of 7 year(s) may also bar the claim; Continuous treatment doctrine tolls until last treatment for the same condition.. 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) — https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/CVP/214-A 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A RECORD of measured/reported events (occurred=true) from CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026); superseded when CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026) publishes its next release. ### New York sets a 2 years from death civil statute of limitations for wrongful death (N.Y. EPTL § 5-4.1) **RECORDED.** Under N.Y. EPTL § 5-4.1, the civil statute of limitations for wrongful death in New York is 2 years from death. Note: Decedent must have had a viable personal-injury claim when died; criminal-act exception extends SOL.. 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) — https://law.justia.com/codes/new-york/ept/article-5/part-4/5-4-1/ 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. ### New York sets a 3 years civil statute of limitations for personal injury (N.Y. C.P.L.R. § 214) **RECORDED.** Under N.Y. C.P.L.R. § 214, the civil statute of limitations for personal injury in New York is 3 years. Note: Intentional torts (assault/battery) governed by CPLR § 215 (1-year).. 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) — https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/CVP/214 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. ### New York sets a 3 years civil statute of limitations for product liability (N.Y. C.P.L.R. § 214) **RECORDED.** Under N.Y. C.P.L.R. § 214, the civil statute of limitations for product liability in New York is 3 years. Note: Strict liability and negligence theories share 3-year SOL.. 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) — https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/CVP/214 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. ### New York sets a 3 years civil statute of limitations for property damage (N.Y. C.P.L.R. § 214) **RECORDED.** Under N.Y. C.P.L.R. § 214, the civil statute of limitations for property damage in New York is 3 years. Note: Trespass and conversion typically 3 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) — https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/CVP/214 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. ### New York sets a 6 years civil statute of limitations for contract oral (N.Y. C.P.L.R. § 213(2)) **RECORDED.** Under N.Y. C.P.L.R. § 213(2), the civil statute of limitations for contract oral in New York is 6 years. Note: Same 6-year period applies to express or implied contracts.. 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) — https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/CVP/213 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. ### New York sets a 6 years civil statute of limitations for contract written (N.Y. C.P.L.R. § 213(2)) **RECORDED.** Under N.Y. C.P.L.R. § 213(2), the civil statute of limitations for contract written in New York is 6 years. Note: UCC § 2-725 imposes 4-year SOL on sale-of-goods claims.. 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) — https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/CVP/213 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. ### New York sets a 6 years (or 2 yrs after discovery) civil statute of limitations for fraud (N.Y. C.P.L.R. § 213(8)) **RECORDED.** Under N.Y. C.P.L.R. § 213(8), the civil statute of limitations for fraud in New York is 6 years (or 2 yrs after discovery). Note: a discovery rule may apply (the clock may start at discovery, not occurrence); Discovery extension applies only to actual fraud requiring intent.. 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) — https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/CVP/213 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. ### Why these statute-of-limitations periods are NOT your deadline (the L5 boundary) **INTERPRETATION.** The periods above are the statutes New York 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 York immediately; for free civil legal aid see this state's legal-aid page. Source: Justice Atlas framing (over the statutes above) — 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. --- Every claim above carries a four-status warrant (RECORDED / MODELED / DERIVED / INTERPRETATION) and a named source you can re-fetch — this is a research object, not a flat fact. Structured: `https://justice-atlas.ryanjhunter.workers.dev/justice/sol/ny.jsonld` ## Data ### Civil filing deadlines in New York — statutes as written RECORDED statutes (verify at each cited code). Not your actual deadline — accrual, tolling, and which claim applies are fact-specific. Consult a licensed attorney. | Claim | Deadline | Statute | Notes | Warrant | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Defamation (libel / slander) | 1 year | N.Y. C.P.L.R. § 215(3) | Republication restarts the clock; covers libel and slander. | RECORDED | | Medical malpractice | 2.5 years | N.Y. C.P.L.R. § 214-a | repose 7y; Continuous treatment doctrine tolls until last treatment for the same condition. | RECORDED | | Wrongful death | 2 years from death | N.Y. EPTL § 5-4.1 | Decedent must have had a viable personal-injury claim when died; criminal-act exception extends SOL. | RECORDED | | Personal injury | 3 years | N.Y. C.P.L.R. § 214 | Intentional torts (assault/battery) governed by CPLR § 215 (1-year). | RECORDED | | Product liability | 3 years | N.Y. C.P.L.R. § 214 | Strict liability and negligence theories share 3-year SOL. | RECORDED | | Property damage | 3 years | N.Y. C.P.L.R. § 214 | Trespass and conversion typically 3 years. | RECORDED | | Contract oral | 6 years | N.Y. C.P.L.R. § 213(2) | Same 6-year period applies to express or implied contracts. | RECORDED | | Contract written | 6 years | N.Y. C.P.L.R. § 213(2) | UCC § 2-725 imposes 4-year SOL on sale-of-goods claims. | RECORDED | | Fraud | 6 years (or 2 yrs after discovery) | N.Y. C.P.L.R. § 213(8) | discovery rule; Discovery extension applies only to actual fraud requiring intent. | RECORDED |