What Is the Statute of Limitations for Breach Of An Oral Contract in Colorado?
In Colorado, the statute of limitations for breach of an oral contract is generally 3 years under C.R.S. § 13-80-101(1)(a).
Breach of an oral contract Deadlines in Colorado
How long do you have to file a breach of an oral contract claim in Colorado?
In Colorado, the statute of limitations for breach of an oral contract is generally 3 years under C.R.S. § 13-80-101(1)(a).
When does the clock start for breach of an oral contract in Colorado?
Three years — the same as a written contract.
Can the Colorado deadline for breach of an oral contract be extended?
The six-year liquidated-debt provision in § 13-80-103.5 can still apply to an unwritten claim for a determinable sum. The statute of frauds may bar certain oral agreements outright.
Is the deadline different if the claim is against the government in Colorado?
Often, yes. Notice of claim within 182 days under C.R.S. § 24-10-109. The Colorado Governmental Immunity Act requires written notice of claim within 182 days after the discovery of the injury, and compliance is a jurisdictional prerequisite to suit. A car accident involving a government vehicle triggers both the 182-day notice a…
How does Colorado compare to other states for breach of an oral contract?
Colorado's 3 years is in the middle of the range nationally. 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 Colorado:
