What Is the Statute of Limitations for Fraud in Pennsylvania?
In Pennsylvania, the statute of limitations for fraud is generally 2 years under 42 Pa.C.S. § 5524(7).
Fraud Deadlines in Pennsylvania
How long do you have to file a fraud claim in Pennsylvania?
In Pennsylvania, the statute of limitations for fraud is generally 2 years under 42 Pa.C.S. § 5524(7).
When does the clock start for fraud in Pennsylvania?
Two years, running from discovery — § 5524(7) covers an action for any other action or proceeding to recover damages for injury to person or property founded on negligent, intentional, or otherwise tortious conduct, including deceit or fraud.
Can the Pennsylvania deadline for fraud be extended?
Pennsylvania has no separate statute of repose for fraud, but a defendant can argue the claimant should have discovered it sooner through reasonable diligence, which cuts off the discovery rule. Two years is unusually short for a fraud claim.
Is the deadline different if the claim is against the government in Pennsylvania?
Often, yes. Written notice within 6 months under 42 Pa.C.S. § 5522. Section 5522 requires written notice of intent to sue a government unit within six months of the date the injury was sustained. The notice must state the name and address of the claimant, the date, hour, and place of the injury, and the name and address of any…
How does Pennsylvania compare to other states for fraud?
Pennsylvania'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 Pennsylvania:
