What Is the Statute of Limitations for Breach Of An Oral Contract in Rhode Island?
In Rhode Island, the statute of limitations for breach of an oral contract is generally 10 years under R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-1-13(a).
Breach of an oral contract Deadlines in Rhode Island
How long do you have to file a breach of an oral contract claim in Rhode Island?
In Rhode Island, the statute of limitations for breach of an oral contract is generally 10 years under R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-1-13(a).
When does the clock start for breach of an oral contract in Rhode Island?
Ten years — the § 9-1-13(a) catch-all reaches all civil actions not otherwise specially provided for, written or not.
Can the Rhode Island deadline for breach of an oral contract be extended?
Contracts under seal and judgments run twenty years under § 9-1-17. The statute of frauds may bar certain oral agreements outright regardless of timing.
Is the deadline different if the claim is against the government in Rhode Island?
Often, yes. Written notice within 90 days under R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-1-25. Section 9-1-25 requires written notice of a claim against a city or town within ninety days after the incident. That is a fraction of the three-year injury period and is easy to miss entirely. The State and its subdivisions also have damages caps. Not confirme…
How does Rhode Island compare to other states for breach of an oral contract?
Rhode Island's 10 years is among the longest in the country. Across the 44 jurisdictions with a verified figure, the deadline for breach of an oral contract ranges from 2 years to 10 years, and 3 years is the most common. Compare all states →
What Does Breach of Oral Contract Cover?
Situations that typically fall under the breach of an oral contract deadline in Rhode Island:
