What Is the Statute of Limitations for Trespass in Missouri?
In Missouri, the statute of limitations for trespass is generally 5 years under Mo. Rev. Stat. § 516.120.
Trespass Deadlines in Missouri
How long do you have to file a trespass claim in Missouri?
In Missouri, the statute of limitations for trespass is generally 5 years under Mo. Rev. Stat. § 516.120.
When does the clock start for trespass in Missouri?
Five years for trespass to real property.
Can the Missouri deadline for trespass be extended?
For a continuing trespass, recovery is limited to the five-year period immediately preceding the filing of the action rather than reaching back indefinitely.
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 trespass?
Missouri's 5 years is in the middle of the range nationally. Across the 48 jurisdictions with a verified figure, the deadline for trespass ranges from 2 years to 10 years, and 3 years is the most common. Compare all states →
What Does Trespass to Land Cover?
Situations that typically fall under the trespass deadline in Missouri:
