**Type of claim:** Property damage

**State:** West Virginia

**Limitation period:** two years

**How the statute describes it:** if it be for damage to property

**When the clock starts:** next after the right to bring the same shall have accrued

> Every personal action for which no limitation is otherwise prescribed shall be brought: (a) Within two years next after the right to bring the same shall have accrued, if it be for damage to property;

Source: <https://code.wvlegislature.gov/55-2-12/>

Property damage · West Virginia — Civil statute of limitations by state and type of claim


**Type of claim:** Oral contract

**State:** Wisconsin

**Limitation period:** 6 years

**How the statute describes it:** an action upon any contract, obligation, or liability, express or implied, including an action to recover fees for professional services

**When the clock starts:** after the cause of action accrues

> an action upon any contract, obligation, or liability, express or implied, including an action to recover fees for professional services, except those mentioned in s. <https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/statutes/893.40> 893.40 , shall be commenced within 6 years after the cause of action accrues or be barred.

Source: <https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/statutes/893/iv>

Oral contract · Wisconsin — Civil statute of limitations by state and type of claim


**Type of claim:** Personal injury

**State:** Wisconsin

**Limitation period:** 3 years

**How the statute describes it:** An action to recover damages for injuries to the person, including an action to recover damages for injuries to the person caused or sustained by or arising from an accident involving a motor vehicle

> the following actions shall be commenced within 3 years or be barred: <https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/statutes/893.54(1m)(a)> 893.54(1m)(a) (a) An action to recover damages for injuries to the person, including an action to recover damages for injuries to the person caused or sustained by or arising from an accident involving a motor vehicle.

Source: <https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/statutes/893/v>

Personal injury · Wisconsin — Civil statute of limitations by state and type of claim


**Type of claim:** Property damage

**State:** Wisconsin

**Limitation period:** 6 years

**How the statute describes it:** an action, not arising on contract, to recover damages for an injury to real or personal property

**When the clock starts:** after the cause of action accrues

> an action, not arising on contract, to recover damages for an injury to real or personal property shall be commenced within 6 years after the cause of action accrues or be barred.

Source: <https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/statutes/893/v>

Property damage · Wisconsin — Civil statute of limitations by state and type of claim


**Type of claim:** Trespass to real property

**State:** Wisconsin

**Limitation period:** 6 years

**How the statute describes it:** an action, not arising on contract, to recover damages for an injury to real or personal property

**When the clock starts:** after the cause of action accrues

> an action, not arising on contract, to recover damages for an injury to real or personal property shall be commenced within 6 years after the cause of action accrues or be barred.

Source: <https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/statutes/893/v>

Trespass to real property · Wisconsin — Civil statute of limitations by state and type of claim


**Type of claim:** Written contract

**State:** Wisconsin

**Limitation period:** 6 years

**How the statute describes it:** an action upon any contract, obligation, or liability, express or implied, including an action to recover fees for professional services

**When the clock starts:** after the cause of action accrues

> an action upon any contract, obligation, or liability, express or implied, including an action to recover fees for professional services, except those mentioned in s. <https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/statutes/893.40> 893.40 , shall be commenced within 6 years after the cause of action accrues or be barred.

Source: <https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/statutes/893/iv>

Written contract · Wisconsin — Civil statute of limitations by state and type of claim


**Type of claim:** Wrongful death

**State:** Wisconsin

**Limitation period:** 3 years

**How the statute describes it:** An action brought to recover damages for death caused by the wrongful act, neglect or default of another

> the following actions shall be commenced within 3 years or be barred: <https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/statutes/893.54(1m)(a)> 893.54(1m)(a) (a) An action to recover damages for injuries to the person, including an action to recover damages for injuries to the person caused or sustained by or arising from an accident involving a motor vehicle. <https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/statutes/893.54(1m)(b)> 893.54(1m)(b) (b) An action brought to recover damages for death caused by the wrongful act, neglect or default of another.

Source: <https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/statutes/893/v>

Wrongful death · Wisconsin — Civil statute of limitations by state and type of claim


**Type of claim:** Assault or battery

**State:** Wyoming

**Limitation period:** one (1) year

**How the statute describes it:** Assault or battery not including sexual assault

**When the clock starts:** after the cause of action accrues

**Section:** 1-3-105

> 1-3-105. Actions other than recovery of real property. (a) Civil actions other than for the recovery of real property can only be brought within the following periods after the cause of action accrues: (i) Within ten (10) years, an action upon a specialty or any contract, agreement or promise in writing; (ii) Within eight (8) years, an action: (A) Upon a contract not in writing, either express or implied; or (B) Upon a liability created by statute other than a forfeiture or penalty. (iii) Within five (5) years after the debtor establishes residence in Wyoming, an action on a foreign claim, judgment or contract, express or implied, contracted or incurred and accrued before the debtor became a resident of Wyoming; (iv) Within four (4) years, an action for: (A) Trespass upon real property; (B) The recovery of personal property or for taking, detaining or injuring personal property; (C) An injury to the rights of the plaintiff, not arising on contract and not herein enumerated; and (D) For relief on the ground of fraud. (v) Within one (1) year, an action for: (A) Libel or slander; (B) Assault or battery not including sexual assault;

Source: <https://wyoleg.gov/statutes/compress/title01.pdf>

Assault or battery · Wyoming — Civil statute of limitations by state and type of claim


**Type of claim:** Defamation

**State:** Wyoming

**Limitation period:** one (1) year

**How the statute describes it:** Libel or slander

**When the clock starts:** after the cause of action accrues

**Section:** 1-3-105

> 1-3-105. Actions other than recovery of real property. (a) Civil actions other than for the recovery of real property can only be brought within the following periods after the cause of action accrues: (i) Within ten (10) years, an action upon a specialty or any contract, agreement or promise in writing; (ii) Within eight (8) years, an action: (A) Upon a contract not in writing, either express or implied; or (B) Upon a liability created by statute other than a forfeiture or penalty. (iii) Within five (5) years after the debtor establishes residence in Wyoming, an action on a foreign claim, judgment or contract, express or implied, contracted or incurred and accrued before the debtor became a resident of Wyoming; (iv) Within four (4) years, an action for: (A) Trespass upon real property; (B) The recovery of personal property or for taking, detaining or injuring personal property; (C) An injury to the rights of the plaintiff, not arising on contract and not herein enumerated; and (D) For relief on the ground of fraud. (v) Within one (1) year, an action for: (A) Libel or slander;

Source: <https://wyoleg.gov/statutes/compress/title01.pdf>

Defamation · Wyoming — Civil statute of limitations by state and type of claim


**Type of claim:** Fraud

**State:** Wyoming

**Limitation period:** four (4) years

**How the statute describes it:** For relief on the ground of fraud

**When the clock starts:** after the cause of action accrues

**Section:** 1-3-105

> 1-3-105. Actions other than recovery of real property. (a) Civil actions other than for the recovery of real property can only be brought within the following periods after the cause of action accrues: (i) Within ten (10) years, an action upon a specialty or any contract, agreement or promise in writing; (ii) Within eight (8) years, an action: (A) Upon a contract not in writing, either express or implied; or (B) Upon a liability created by statute other than a forfeiture or penalty. (iii) Within five (5) years after the debtor establishes residence in Wyoming, an action on a foreign claim, judgment or contract, express or implied, contracted or incurred and accrued before the debtor became a resident of Wyoming; (iv) Within four (4) years, an action for: (A) Trespass upon real property; (B) The recovery of personal property or for taking, detaining or injuring personal property; (C) An injury to the rights of the plaintiff, not arising on contract and not herein enumerated; and (D) For relief on the ground of fraud.

Source: <https://wyoleg.gov/statutes/compress/title01.pdf>

Fraud · Wyoming — Civil statute of limitations by state and type of claim


**Type of claim:** Oral contract

**State:** Wyoming

**Limitation period:** eight (8) years

**How the statute describes it:** Upon a contract not in writing, either express or implied

**When the clock starts:** after the cause of action accrues

**Section:** 1-3-105

> 1-3-105. Actions other than recovery of real property. (a) Civil actions other than for the recovery of real property can only be brought within the following periods after the cause of action accrues: (i) Within ten (10) years, an action upon a specialty or any contract, agreement or promise in writing; (ii) Within eight (8) years, an action: (A) Upon a contract not in writing, either express or implied; or

Source: <https://wyoleg.gov/statutes/compress/title01.pdf>

Oral contract · Wyoming — Civil statute of limitations by state and type of claim


**Type of claim:** Personal injury

**State:** Wyoming

**Limitation period:** four (4) years

**How the statute describes it:** An injury to the rights of the plaintiff, not arising on contract and not herein enumerated

**When the clock starts:** after the cause of action accrues

**Section:** 1-3-105

> 1-3-105. Actions other than recovery of real property. (a) Civil actions other than for the recovery of real property can only be brought within the following periods after the cause of action accrues: (i) Within ten (10) years, an action upon a specialty or any contract, agreement or promise in writing; (ii) Within eight (8) years, an action: (A) Upon a contract not in writing, either express or implied; or (B) Upon a liability created by statute other than a forfeiture or penalty. (iii) Within five (5) years after the debtor establishes residence in Wyoming, an action on a foreign claim, judgment or contract, express or implied, contracted or incurred and accrued before the debtor became a resident of Wyoming; (iv) Within four (4) years, an action for: (A) Trespass upon real property; (B) The recovery of personal property or for taking, detaining or injuring personal property; (C) An injury to the rights of the plaintiff, not arising on contract and not herein enumerated; and

Source: <https://wyoleg.gov/statutes/compress/title01.pdf>

Personal injury · Wyoming — Civil statute of limitations by state and type of claim


**Type of claim:** Property damage

**State:** Wyoming

**Limitation period:** four (4) years

**How the statute describes it:** The recovery of personal property or for taking, detaining or injuring personal property

**When the clock starts:** after the cause of action accrues

**Section:** 1-3-105

> 1-3-105. Actions other than recovery of real property. (a) Civil actions other than for the recovery of real property can only be brought within the following periods after the cause of action accrues: (i) Within ten (10) years, an action upon a specialty or any contract, agreement or promise in writing; (ii) Within eight (8) years, an action: (A) Upon a contract not in writing, either express or implied; or (B) Upon a liability created by statute other than a forfeiture or penalty. (iii) Within five (5) years after the debtor establishes residence in Wyoming, an action on a foreign claim, judgment or contract, express or implied, contracted or incurred and accrued before the debtor became a resident of Wyoming; (iv) Within four (4) years, an action for: (A) Trespass upon real property; (B) The recovery of personal property or for taking, detaining or injuring personal property;

Source: <https://wyoleg.gov/statutes/compress/title01.pdf>

Property damage · Wyoming — Civil statute of limitations by state and type of claim


**Type of claim:** Trespass to real property

**State:** Wyoming

**Limitation period:** four (4) years

**How the statute describes it:** Trespass upon real property

**When the clock starts:** after the cause of action accrues

**Section:** 1-3-105

> 1-3-105. Actions other than recovery of real property. (a) Civil actions other than for the recovery of real property can only be brought within the following periods after the cause of action accrues: (i) Within ten (10) years, an action upon a specialty or any contract, agreement or promise in writing; (ii) Within eight (8) years, an action: (A) Upon a contract not in writing, either express or implied; or (B) Upon a liability created by statute other than a forfeiture or penalty. (iii) Within five (5) years after the debtor establishes residence in Wyoming, an action on a foreign claim, judgment or contract, express or implied, contracted or incurred and accrued before the debtor became a resident of Wyoming; (iv) Within four (4) years, an action for: (A) Trespass upon real property;

Source: <https://wyoleg.gov/statutes/compress/title01.pdf>

Trespass to real property · Wyoming — Civil statute of limitations by state and type of claim


**Type of claim:** Written contract

**State:** Wyoming

**Limitation period:** ten (10) years

**How the statute describes it:** an action upon a specialty or any contract, agreement or promise in writing

**When the clock starts:** after the cause of action accrues

**Section:** 1-3-105

> 1-3-105. Actions other than recovery of real property. (a) Civil actions other than for the recovery of real property can only be brought within the following periods after the cause of action accrues: (i) Within ten (10) years, an action upon a specialty or any contract, agreement or promise in writing;

Source: <https://wyoleg.gov/statutes/compress/title01.pdf>

Written contract · Wyoming — Civil statute of limitations by state and type of claim