What Is the Statute of Limitations for Breach Of An Oral Contract in Utah?
In Utah, the statute of limitations for breach of an oral contract is generally 4 years under Utah Code § 78B-2-307.
Breach of an oral contract Deadlines in Utah
How long do you have to file a breach of an oral contract claim in Utah?
In Utah, the statute of limitations for breach of an oral contract is generally 4 years under Utah Code § 78B-2-307.
When does the clock start for breach of an oral contract in Utah?
Four years on an unwritten contract.
Can the Utah deadline for breach of an oral contract be extended?
Open accounts and accounts for services rendered sit here too. Sale-of-goods claims run four years under Utah Code § 70A-2-725.
Is the deadline different if the claim is against the government in Utah?
Often, yes. Notice of claim within 1 year under Utah Code § 63G-7-402. The Governmental Immunity Act of Utah requires a notice of claim to be filed within one year after the claim arises, and suit within one year after the claim is denied. That one year replaces the four years an ordinary Utah personal injury claimant would get —…
How does Utah compare to other states for breach of an oral contract?
Utah's 4 years is in the middle of the range nationally. 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 Utah:
