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

[[claims]]
id = "https://justice-atlas.ryanjhunter.workers.dev/justice/sol/ri/sol-defamation-libel-slander"
warrant = "RECORDED"
name = "Rhode Island sets a 1 year civil statute of limitations for defamation (libel / slander) (R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-1-14(a))"
text = "Under R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-1-14(a), the civil statute of limitations for defamation (libel / slander) in Rhode Island is 1 year. Note: Subsection (a) covers actions for words spoken (slander) and libel.. 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://webserver.rilegislature.gov/Statutes/TITLE9/9-1/9-1-14.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= "A RECORD of measured/reported events (occurred=true) from CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026); superseded when CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026) publishes its next release."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/ri/sol-medical-malpractice"
warrant = "RECORDED"
name = "Rhode Island sets a 3 years civil statute of limitations for medical malpractice (R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-1-14.1)"
text = "Under R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-1-14.1, the civil statute of limitations for medical malpractice in Rhode Island is 3 years. Note: a discovery rule may apply (the clock may start at discovery, not occurrence); Minors may sue up to age 21.. 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://webserver.rilegislature.gov/Statutes/TITLE9/9-1/9-1-14.1.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/ri/sol-personal-injury"
warrant = "RECORDED"
name = "Rhode Island sets a 3 years civil statute of limitations for personal injury (R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-1-14(b))"
text = "Under R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-1-14(b), the civil statute of limitations for personal injury in Rhode Island is 3 years. Note: a discovery rule may apply (the clock may start at discovery, not occurrence); Tolling for minors until age 18 (action by age 21).. 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://webserver.rilegislature.gov/Statutes/TITLE9/9-1/9-1-14.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/ri/sol-wrongful-death"
warrant = "RECORDED"
name = "Rhode Island sets a 3 years from death civil statute of limitations for wrongful death (R.I. Gen. Laws § 10-7-2)"
text = "Under R.I. Gen. Laws § 10-7-2, the civil statute of limitations for wrongful death in Rhode Island is 3 years from death. Note: a discovery rule may apply (the clock may start at discovery, not occurrence); Statutory minimum recovery of $350,000 under § 10-7-2.. 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://webserver.rilegislature.gov/Statutes/TITLE10/10-7/10-7-2.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/ri/sol-contract-oral"
warrant = "RECORDED"
name = "Rhode Island sets a 10 years civil statute of limitations for contract oral (R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-1-13(a))"
text = "Under R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-1-13(a), the civil statute of limitations for contract oral in Rhode Island is 10 years. Note: Same 10-year period for oral and written 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://law.justia.com/codes/rhode-island/title-9/chapter-9-1/section-9-1-13/"
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/ri/sol-contract-written"
warrant = "RECORDED"
name = "Rhode Island sets a 10 years civil statute of limitations for contract written (R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-1-13(a))"
text = "Under R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-1-13(a), the civil statute of limitations for contract written in Rhode Island is 10 years. Note: UCC 4-year SOL applies to sale-of-goods.. 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://law.justia.com/codes/rhode-island/title-9/chapter-9-1/section-9-1-13/"
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/ri/sol-fraud"
warrant = "RECORDED"
name = "Rhode Island sets a 10 years civil statute of limitations for fraud (R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-1-13(a))"
text = "Under R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-1-13(a), the civil statute of limitations for fraud in Rhode Island is 10 years. Note: a discovery rule may apply (the clock may start at discovery, not occurrence); General 10-year catch-all SOL applies to fraud actions.. 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://law.justia.com/codes/rhode-island/title-9/chapter-9-1/section-9-1-13/"
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/ri/sol-product-liability"
warrant = "RECORDED"
name = "Rhode Island sets a 10 years civil statute of limitations for product liability (R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-1-13(b))"
text = "Under R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-1-13(b), the civil statute of limitations for product liability in Rhode Island is 10 years. Note: Underlying tort claims may also fall under 3-year SOL of § 9-1-14.. 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://law.justia.com/codes/rhode-island/title-9/chapter-9-1/section-9-1-13/"
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/ri/sol-property-damage"
warrant = "RECORDED"
name = "Rhode Island sets a 10 years civil statute of limitations for property damage (R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-1-13(a))"
text = "Under R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-1-13(a), the civil statute of limitations for property damage in Rhode Island is 10 years. Note: Trespass and waste also covered.. 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://law.justia.com/codes/rhode-island/title-9/chapter-9-1/section-9-1-13/"
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/ri/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 Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island 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 = "R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-1-14(a)"
Notes = "Subsection (a) covers actions for words spoken (slander) and libel."
Warrant = "RECORDED"

[[sol-deadlines]]
Claim = "Medical malpractice"
Deadline = "3 years"
Statute = "R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-1-14.1"
Notes = "discovery rule; Minors may sue up to age 21."
Warrant = "RECORDED"

[[sol-deadlines]]
Claim = "Personal injury"
Deadline = "3 years"
Statute = "R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-1-14(b)"
Notes = "discovery rule; Tolling for minors until age 18 (action by age 21)."
Warrant = "RECORDED"

[[sol-deadlines]]
Claim = "Wrongful death"
Deadline = "3 years from death"
Statute = "R.I. Gen. Laws § 10-7-2"
Notes = "discovery rule; Statutory minimum recovery of $350,000 under § 10-7-2."
Warrant = "RECORDED"

[[sol-deadlines]]
Claim = "Contract oral"
Deadline = "10 years"
Statute = "R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-1-13(a)"
Notes = "Same 10-year period for oral and written contracts."
Warrant = "RECORDED"

[[sol-deadlines]]
Claim = "Contract written"
Deadline = "10 years"
Statute = "R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-1-13(a)"
Notes = "UCC 4-year SOL applies to sale-of-goods."
Warrant = "RECORDED"

[[sol-deadlines]]
Claim = "Fraud"
Deadline = "10 years"
Statute = "R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-1-13(a)"
Notes = "discovery rule; General 10-year catch-all SOL applies to fraud actions."
Warrant = "RECORDED"

[[sol-deadlines]]
Claim = "Product liability"
Deadline = "10 years"
Statute = "R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-1-13(b)"
Notes = "Underlying tort claims may also fall under 3-year SOL of § 9-1-14."
Warrant = "RECORDED"

[[sol-deadlines]]
Claim = "Property damage"
Deadline = "10 years"
Statute = "R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-1-13(a)"
Notes = "Trespass and waste also covered."
Warrant = "RECORDED"
