What Is the Statute of Limitations for Breach Of A Written Contract in Illinois?
In Illinois, the statute of limitations for breach of a written contract is generally 10 years under 735 ILCS 5/13-206.
Breach of a written contract Deadlines in Illinois
How long do you have to file a breach of a written contract claim in Illinois?
In Illinois, the statute of limitations for breach of a written contract is generally 10 years under 735 ILCS 5/13-206.
When does the clock start for breach of a written contract in Illinois?
Ten years on a written contract — among the longest contract windows in the country.
Can the Illinois deadline for breach of a written contract be extended?
A payment or new written promise to pay within that period restarts the ten years from the date of the new payment or promise. Sale-of-goods claims run four years under 810 ILCS 5/2-725.
Is the deadline different if the claim is against the government in Illinois?
Often, yes. Suit against a local public entity within 1 year under 745 ILCS 10/8-101. The Local Governmental and Governmental Employees Tort Immunity Act cuts the filing period to one year for civil actions against a local public entity or its employees — half the ordinary two-year personal-injury period. Claims against the State go to the Illi…
How does Illinois compare to other states for breach of a written contract?
Illinois's 10 years is among the longest in the country. Across the 49 jurisdictions with a verified figure, the deadline for breach of a written contract ranges from 3 years to 10 years, and 6 years is the most common. Compare all states →
What Does Written Contract Cover?
Situations that typically fall under the breach of a written contract deadline in Illinois:
