What Is the Statute of Limitations for Fraud in Kansas?
In Kansas, the statute of limitations for fraud is generally 2 years under K.S.A. § 60-513(a)(3).
Fraud Deadlines in Kansas
How long do you have to file a fraud claim in Kansas?
In Kansas, the statute of limitations for fraud is generally 2 years under K.S.A. § 60-513(a)(3).
When does the clock start for fraud in Kansas?
Two years, with the cause of action not deemed to accrue until the fraud is discovered.
Can the Kansas deadline for fraud be extended?
Perry H. Bacon Trust v. Transition Partners shows the limit: the discovery rule did not rescue investors alleging sale of unregistered securities. The ten-year outer limit applies.
Is the deadline different if the claim is against the government in Kansas?
Often, yes. Written notice to a municipality within 120 days under K.S.A. § 12-105b. Section 12-105b requires written notice to the clerk or governing body of a municipality before commencing an action under the Kansas Tort Claims Act, generally within 120 days of the loss. The municipality then has 120 days to review, during which the limitat…
How does Kansas compare to other states for fraud?
Kansas's 2 years is among the shortest in the country. Across the 46 jurisdictions with a verified figure, the deadline for fraud ranges from 2 years to 10 years, and 3 years is the most common. Compare all states →
What Does Fraud Cover?
Situations that typically fall under the fraud deadline in Kansas:
