What Is the Statute of Limitations for Breach Of An Oral Contract in California?
In California, the statute of limitations for breach of an oral contract is generally 2 years under Cal. Code Civ. Proc. § 339.
Breach of an oral contract Deadlines in California
How long do you have to file a breach of an oral contract claim in California?
In California, the statute of limitations for breach of an oral contract is generally 2 years under Cal. Code Civ. Proc. § 339.
When does the clock start for breach of an oral contract in California?
Two years from breach for an obligation not founded on a written instrument — half the window a written contract gets.
Can the California deadline for breach of an oral contract be extended?
A partly-written agreement may still qualify for the four-year § 337 period. Implied-in-fact contracts generally fall here.
Is the deadline different if the claim is against the government in California?
Often, yes. Written claim generally presented within 6 months under Cal. Gov. Code § 911.2. Section 911.2(a) requires a claim for death, injury to person or personal property, or growing crops to be presented within six months of accrual; any other cause of action within one year. Suit generally cannot be filed until the claim is rejected or deemed r…
How does California compare to other states for breach of an oral contract?
California's 2 years is among the shortest in the country. Across the 44 jurisdictions with a verified figure, the deadline for breach of an oral contract ranges from 2 years to 10 years, and 3 years is the most common. Compare all states →
What Does Breach of Oral Contract Cover?
Situations that typically fall under the breach of an oral contract deadline in California:
