What Is the Statute of Limitations for Assault And Battery in Tennessee?
In Tennessee, the statute of limitations for assault and battery is generally 1 year under Tenn. Code Ann. § 28-3-104(a)(1).
Assault and battery Deadlines in Tennessee
How long do you have to file a assault and battery claim in Tennessee?
In Tennessee, the statute of limitations for assault and battery is generally 1 year under Tenn. Code Ann. § 28-3-104(a)(1).
When does the clock start for assault and battery in Tennessee?
One year, under the general injuries-to-the-person period.
Can the Tennessee deadline for assault and battery be extended?
The two-year extension in subsection (a)(2) is most likely to apply here, since assault and battery frequently involve a parallel criminal prosecution — but only if all three statutory conditions are met.
Is the deadline different if the claim is against the government in Tennessee?
Often, yes. Suit within 12 months under the GTLA under Tenn. Code Ann. § 29-20-305. The Governmental Tort Liability Act requires suit within twelve months after the cause of action arises. Because the ordinary personal-injury period in Tennessee is already only one year, the GTLA deadline does not shorten it the way it does in most states — b…
How does Tennessee compare to other states for assault and battery?
Tennessee's 1 year is among the shortest in the country. 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 Tennessee:
