What Is the Statute of Limitations for Assault And Battery in Missouri?
In Missouri, the statute of limitations for assault and battery is generally 2 years under Mo. Rev. Stat. § 516.140.
Assault and battery Deadlines in Missouri
How long do you have to file a assault and battery claim in Missouri?
In Missouri, the statute of limitations for assault and battery is generally 2 years under Mo. Rev. Stat. § 516.140.
When does the clock start for assault and battery in Missouri?
Two years — well under half the five years Missouri allows for ordinary negligence.
Can the Missouri deadline for assault and battery be extended?
Unlike Maryland, Missouri keeps both assault AND battery in the short section. Pleading the same facts as negligence does not convert a § 516.140 intentional tort into a five-year claim.
Is the deadline different if the claim is against the government in Missouri?
Often, yes. Notice to a city within 90 days under Mo. Rev. Stat. §§ 82.210, 537.600. Missouri requires written notice to the mayor of a city of a certain class within 90 days of an injury caused by a defective street or sidewalk under RSMo § 82.210. Sovereign immunity under § 537.600 is waived only in defined categories — chiefly motor vehicle…
How does Missouri compare to other states for assault and battery?
Missouri's 2 years is in the middle of the range nationally. Across the 49 jurisdictions with a verified figure, the deadline for assault and battery ranges from 1 year to 6 years, and 2 years is the most common. Compare all states →
What Does Assault & Battery Cover?
Situations that typically fall under the assault and battery deadline in Missouri:
