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Wyoming Statute of Limitations (2026)

Civil filing deadlines in Wyoming under W.S. ch. 1-3 — ten years on a written contract and four for personal injury, both at the generous end, against one year for defamation.

✓ Last verified: Sep 2026

Claim Types

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Filing Range

1–10

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Govt. Notice

yrs to notify govt.

3 of these entries are marked “Unverified.” They have been added to the register but not yet checked line-by-line against the current statute text. Treat those figures as a starting point only, and confirm the citation at its official source before relying on it.

4 YEARS

Personal Injury

Four years — at the generous end nationally, and double what most states allow.

Wyo. Stat. § 1-3-105(a)(iv)(C) ✓ Verified

2 YEARS

Medical Malpractice

Two years from the act, or two years from discovery where the claimant can establish the act was not reasonably discoverable — the statute takes the GREATER of the two.

Wyo. Stat. § 1-3-107 ✓ Verified

10 YEARS

Written Contract

Ten years on a written contract — tied with Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, Rhode Island and West Virginia at the top of the register.

Wyo. Stat. § 1-3-105(a)(i) ✓ Verified

4 YEARS

Property Damage

Four years for damage to or loss of property.

Wyo. Stat. § 1-3-105(a)(iv)(B) ✓ Verified

1 YEARS

Defamation

One year for libel or slander — a quarter of what Wyoming gives ordinary personal injury.

Wyo. Stat. § 1-3-105(a)(v) ✓ Verified

4 YEARS

Product Liability

Four years for personal injury caused by a defective product.

Wyo. Stat. § 1-3-105(a)(iv) ✓ Verified

2 YEARS

Wrongful Death

Two years from the date of death, with no discovery rule.

Wyo. Stat. § 1-38-102 ✓ Verified

4 YEARS

Fraud

Four years, with the discovery rule delaying accrual until the fraud was or should have been discovered.

Wyo. Stat. § 1-3-105(a)(iv) ✓ Verified

8 YEARS

Breach of Oral Contract

Eight years on an unwritten contract — by far the most generous oral-contract period in the register, where most states allow three to six.

Wyo. Stat. § 1-3-105(a)(ii) Unverified

2 YEARS

Legal Malpractice

Two years, if § 1-3-107 reaches attorneys as its "professional services" language suggests.

Wyo. Stat. § 1-3-107 Unverified

1 YEARS

Assault & Battery

One year, per the current secondary sources — a quarter of Wyomings four-year general injury period.

Wyo. Stat. § 1-3-105(a)(iv)(C) Unverified

4 YEARS

Trespass to Land

Four years for trespass.

Wyo. Stat. § 1-3-105(a)(iv) ✓ Verified

years

Government claims notice

Claim within 2 years; suit within 1 year of filing — Wyo. Stat. §§ 1-39-113, 1-39-114 The Wyoming Governmental Claims Act requires a claim to be presented to the governmental entity within two years of the act, and suit to be commenced within one year after the claim is filed. Wyoming also requires the claim to be signed and certified under penalty of perjury, and courts have treated defects in that certification as jurisdictional. Not confirmed against primary text; URL needs repointing.

Common Questions About Wyoming Deadlines

What is the statute of limitations in Wyoming?

It depends on the type of claim. Wyoming filing deadlines range from 1 year to 10 years — for example, personal injury 4 years, breach of a written contract 10 years, medical malpractice 2 years, defamation 1 year.

How long do you have to file a personal injury lawsuit in Wyoming?

4 years under Wyo. Stat. § 1-3-105(a)(iv)(C). Four years — at the generous end nationally, and double what most states allow. Full personal injury rules →

What is the statute of limitations for wrongful death in Wyoming?

2 years under Wyo. Stat. § 1-38-102. Two years from the date of death, with no discovery rule. Full wrongful death rules →

What is the statute of limitations for medical malpractice in Wyoming?

2 years under Wyo. Stat. § 1-3-107. Two years from the act, or two years from discovery where the claimant can establish the act was not reasonably discoverable — the statute takes the GREATER of the two. Full medical malpractice rules →

What is the statute of limitations for breach of contract in Wyoming?

10 years under Wyo. Stat. § 1-3-105(a)(i). Ten years on a written contract — tied with Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, Rhode Island and West Virginia at the top of the register. Full breach of a written contract rules →

How long do you have to sue for defamation in Wyoming?

1 year under Wyo. Stat. § 1-3-105(a)(v). One year for libel or slander — a quarter of what Wyoming gives ordinary personal injury. Full defamation rules →

What is the statute of limitations for property damage in Wyoming?

4 years under Wyo. Stat. § 1-3-105(a)(iv)(B). Four years for damage to or loss of property. Full property damage rules →

Do you have to notify the government before suing in Wyoming?

Often, yes. Claim within 2 years; suit within 1 year of filing under Wyo. Stat. §§ 1-39-113, 1-39-114. This is usually much shorter than the ordinary deadline.

Know your rights — check the claim type that matches your situation, then confirm the deadline with a licensed attorney.

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Wyoming Statute of Limitations (2026)

Common Questions About Wyoming Deadlines

What is the statute of limitations in Wyoming?

How long do you have to file a personal injury lawsuit in Wyoming?

What is the statute of limitations for wrongful death in Wyoming?

What is the statute of limitations for medical malpractice in Wyoming?

What is the statute of limitations for breach of contract in Wyoming?

How long do you have to sue for defamation in Wyoming?

What is the statute of limitations for property damage in Wyoming?

Do you have to notify the government before suing in Wyoming?

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