Statute of limitations
period by claim category + indicative deadline from a date
Claim category
General civil claims: 3 years
art. 257 CCU — from the day the person learned of the breach
Indicative end of period: 18 October 2029
| Claim | Period | Start |
|---|---|---|
| General civil claims | 3 years | art. 257 CCU — from the day the person learned of the breach |
| Contract breach | 3 years | from the day the obligation fell due |
| Property damage compensation | 3 years | from the date of damage / learning of it |
| Cargo/passenger carriage | 1 year | art. 926 CCU — shortened period |
| Insurance claims | 3 years | art. 1025 CCU |
| Child support | no limitation | arrears — up to 3 years back under conditions |
| Unpaid wages | no limitation (employed) | for the dismissed — 3 months from dismissal notice |
| Bank deposits | no limitation | art. 263 CCU — depositors' claims |
For reference: limitation is computed per the CCU (art. 256–268); the period is interrupted by filing suit, acknowledging the debt, etc. Special statutes set their own periods for some categories.
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