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

[[claims]]
id = "https://justice-atlas.ryanjhunter.workers.dev/justice/sol/pa/sol-defamation-libel-slander"
warrant = "RECORDED"
name = "Pennsylvania sets a 1 year civil statute of limitations for defamation (libel / slander) (42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 5523(1))"
text = "Under 42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 5523(1), the civil statute of limitations for defamation (libel / slander) in Pennsylvania is 1 year. Note: Covers libel/slander/invasion of privacy.. 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.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/LI/CT/HTM/42/00.055.023.000..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= "A RECORD of measured/reported events (occurred=true) from CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026); superseded when CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026) publishes its next release."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/pa/sol-fraud"
warrant = "RECORDED"
name = "Pennsylvania sets a 2 years civil statute of limitations for fraud (42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 5524(7))"
text = "Under 42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 5524(7), the civil statute of limitations for fraud in Pennsylvania is 2 years. Note: a discovery rule may apply (the clock may start at discovery, not occurrence); Subsection (7) covers tortious conduct including deceit or fraud.. 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.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/LI/CT/HTM/42/00.055.024.000..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/pa/sol-medical-malpractice"
warrant = "RECORDED"
name = "Pennsylvania sets a 2 years civil statute of limitations for medical malpractice (42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 5524(2))"
text = "Under 42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 5524(2), the civil statute of limitations for medical malpractice in Pennsylvania is 2 years. Note: a discovery rule may apply (the clock may start at discovery, not occurrence); Minors have until age 20; foreign-object exception under MCARE.. 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.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/LI/CT/HTM/42/00.055.024.000..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/pa/sol-personal-injury"
warrant = "RECORDED"
name = "Pennsylvania sets a 2 years civil statute of limitations for personal injury (42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 5524)"
text = "Under 42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 5524, the civil statute of limitations for personal injury in Pennsylvania is 2 years. Note: Asbestos exposure has specific accrual under § 5524(7).. 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.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/LI/CT/HTM/42/00.055.024.000..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/pa/sol-product-liability"
warrant = "RECORDED"
name = "Pennsylvania sets a 2 years civil statute of limitations for product liability (42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 5524(2))"
text = "Under 42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 5524(2), the civil statute of limitations for product liability in Pennsylvania is 2 years. Note: Strict-liability and negligence theories share 2-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)"
sourceUrl = "https://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/LI/CT/HTM/42/00.055.024.000..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/pa/sol-property-damage"
warrant = "RECORDED"
name = "Pennsylvania sets a 2 years civil statute of limitations for property damage (42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 5524(3))"
text = "Under 42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 5524(3), the civil statute of limitations for property damage in Pennsylvania is 2 years. Note: Includes trespass to chattels.. 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.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/LI/CT/HTM/42/00.055.024.000..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/pa/sol-wrongful-death"
warrant = "RECORDED"
name = "Pennsylvania sets a 2 years from death civil statute of limitations for wrongful death (42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 5524(2))"
text = "Under 42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 5524(2), the civil statute of limitations for wrongful death in Pennsylvania is 2 years from death. Note: Survival actions also subject to same 2-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)"
sourceUrl = "https://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/LI/CT/HTM/42/00.055.024.000..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/pa/sol-contract-oral"
warrant = "RECORDED"
name = "Pennsylvania sets a 4 years civil statute of limitations for contract oral (42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 5525(a)(3))"
text = "Under 42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 5525(a)(3), the civil statute of limitations for contract oral in Pennsylvania is 4 years. Note: Same 4-year SOL applies to written and oral express 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)"
sourceUrl = "https://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/LI/CT/HTM/42/00.055.025.000..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/pa/sol-contract-written"
warrant = "RECORDED"
name = "Pennsylvania sets a 4 years civil statute of limitations for contract written (42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 5525(a)(8))"
text = "Under 42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 5525(a)(8), the civil statute of limitations for contract written in Pennsylvania is 4 years. Note: Instruments under seal use 20-year SOL under § 5529(b).. 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.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/LI/CT/HTM/42/00.055.025.000..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/pa/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 Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania 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 = "1 year"
Statute = "42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 5523(1)"
Notes = "Covers libel/slander/invasion of privacy."
Warrant = "RECORDED"

[[sol-deadlines]]
Claim = "Fraud"
Deadline = "2 years"
Statute = "42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 5524(7)"
Notes = "discovery rule; Subsection (7) covers tortious conduct including deceit or fraud."
Warrant = "RECORDED"

[[sol-deadlines]]
Claim = "Medical malpractice"
Deadline = "2 years"
Statute = "42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 5524(2)"
Notes = "discovery rule; Minors have until age 20; foreign-object exception under MCARE."
Warrant = "RECORDED"

[[sol-deadlines]]
Claim = "Personal injury"
Deadline = "2 years"
Statute = "42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 5524"
Notes = "Asbestos exposure has specific accrual under § 5524(7)."
Warrant = "RECORDED"

[[sol-deadlines]]
Claim = "Product liability"
Deadline = "2 years"
Statute = "42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 5524(2)"
Notes = "Strict-liability and negligence theories share 2-year SOL."
Warrant = "RECORDED"

[[sol-deadlines]]
Claim = "Property damage"
Deadline = "2 years"
Statute = "42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 5524(3)"
Notes = "Includes trespass to chattels."
Warrant = "RECORDED"

[[sol-deadlines]]
Claim = "Wrongful death"
Deadline = "2 years from death"
Statute = "42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 5524(2)"
Notes = "Survival actions also subject to same 2-year SOL."
Warrant = "RECORDED"

[[sol-deadlines]]
Claim = "Contract oral"
Deadline = "4 years"
Statute = "42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 5525(a)(3)"
Notes = "Same 4-year SOL applies to written and oral express contracts."
Warrant = "RECORDED"

[[sol-deadlines]]
Claim = "Contract written"
Deadline = "4 years"
Statute = "42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 5525(a)(8)"
Notes = "Instruments under seal use 20-year SOL under § 5529(b)."
Warrant = "RECORDED"
