Legal Question in Civil Litigation in California

BREACH OF CONTRACT/STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS

I had an independent contractor contract that was breached. What is the statute of limitations on filing a lawsuit regarding the breach?


Asked on 3/14/00, 1:26 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Edward Hoffman Law Offices of Edward A. Hoffman

Re: BREACH OF CONTRACT/STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS

The answer is not as simple as it might seem. There is a four-year period for written contracts and a two-year period for oral contracts. However, some actions claim "implied promises to pay" or other variants which can be harder to pin down.

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Answered on 3/23/00, 2:07 pm
John Hayes The John Hayes Law Offices

Re: BREACH OF CONTRACT/STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS

The statute of limitations is three years from the date of the breach. If you have any further questions or need help filing a lawsuit and you would like a free consultation, please feel free to contact my office toll free at 877-546-9918.

I look forward to speaking with you.

Sincerely,

John Hayes, J.D.

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Answered on 3/24/00, 12:53 am


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