Arizona’s Statutes of Limitations
Arizona has its own set of special laws, created by the state legislature. These laws can differ from federal laws and also from the laws of other states. If you are involved in any current or potential legal action in Arizona, you should become more familiar with the following statutes. It is always best to consult a qualified attorney to make sure you are protected to the full extent of the law.
List of the Arizona’s Statutes of Limitations
Here is a list of the statutes as they apply to certain legal causes of action, including their time limitations and links to their place in the state of Arizona’s official legislative website (www.azleg.gov):
| Legal Cause of Action | Time Limitation | Statute (Arizona Revised Statute) |
|---|---|---|
| Breach of Contract (Oral) | Three years | Section 12-543(1) |
| Breach of Contract, Written (Executed within Arizona) | Three years | Section 12-548 |
| Breach of Contract for Sale (Under UCC) | Four years | Section12-544(4) / Section 47-2725(A) |
| Breach of Employment Contract (Oral or Written) | One year | Section 12-541(3) |
| Breach of Fiduciary Duty | Two years | Section 12-542 |
| Claim Against County | Six months (after last item in claim accrues) | Section 11-622(C) |
| Claim Against a Public Utility or Public Employee | One year (Must file the claim with the public utility or public employee within 180 days) | Section 12-821 / Section 12-821.01(A) |
| Construction Defects | Eight years or nine years | Section 12-552(A) and (B) |
| Consumer Fraud | One year | Section 12-541(5) |
| Conversion | Two years | Section 12-542(5) |
| Credit Card Debt | Six years | Section 12-548(A)(2) |
| Damages on Bond to Convey Real Property | Four years | Section 12-544(1) |
| Forcible Entry and Detainer | Two years | Section 12-542(6) |
| Foreclosure | Six years | Section 33-816 / Section 12-548 |
| Foreign Judgments | Four years | Section 12-544(3) |
| Fraud/Mistake | Three years | Section 12-543(3) |
| Libel/Slander | One year | Section 12-541(1) |
| Mechanics and Materialmens Liens | One hundred twenty days, sixty days, or six months | Section33-993(A) / Section 33-998(A) |
| Negligence | Two years | Section 12-542 |
| Negligent Misrepresentation | Two years | Section 12-542 |
| Property Damage | Two years | Section 12-542 |
| Racketeering | Three years to ten years | Section 13-2314.04(F) |
| Real Property Claims by Right of Possession | Two years | Section 12-522 |
| Recovery of Real Property in Adverse Possession and Use by Possessor | Ten years | Section 12-526(A) |
| Recovery of Real Property in Adverse Possession and Use under Duly Recorded Deed with Possessor Paying Taxes | Ten years | Section 12-526(A) |
| Recovery of Real Property in Adverse Possession under Title or Color of Title | Three years | Section 12-523(A) |
| Right to Salary (Officer or Former Officer of Arizona) | Three years | Section 38-602(A) |
| Securities Registration Violations | One year | Section 44-2004(A) |
| Securities Fraud | Two years | Section 44-2004(B) |
| Settlement of Partnership Account | Four years | Section 12-544(2) |
| Specific Performance of a Contract to Convey Real Property | Four years | Section 12-546 |
| Stated or Open Accounts | Three years | Section 12-543(2) |
| Trespassing or Property Damage | Two years | Section 12-542(3) |
| Wrongful Interference with Contract | Two years | Section 12-541(4) |
| Wrongful Termination | One year | Section 12-541(4) |
| General Limitation (for actions other than for recovery of real property) | Four years | Section 12-550 |
Arizona statutes of limitations are used to enforce laws and protect the state’s citizens from unreasonable prosecution or penalty. Make sure you are protected by understanding the statutes that may apply to your situation. Better yet, contact a lawyer today to assist you with protecting yourself to the fullest.
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