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Illinois Civil Statute of Limitations Laws
More Information on Statute of Limitations: Civil Cases
| Injury to Person | 2 yrs. 735 ILCS 5/13-202 |
| Libel/Slander | 1 yr. 735 ILCS 5/13-201 |
| Fraud | For concealment of a cause of action: 5 yrs. 735 ILCS 5/13-215; Fraud by decedent: 2 yrs. 735 ILCS 5/13-220 |
| Injury to Personal Property | 5 yrs. 735 ILCS 5/13-205 |
| Professional Malpractice | Medical: 2 yrs.-4 yrs. §735 ILCS 5/13-212; Legal: max. 6 yrs. 735 ILCS 5/13-214.3 |
| Trespass | 5 yrs. 735 ILCS 5/13-205 |
| Collection of Rents | - |
| Contracts | Written: 10 yrs. 735 ILCS 5/13-206; Oral: 5 yrs. 735 ILCS 5/13-205 |
| Collection of Debt on Account | - |
| Judgments | Judgment may be revived within 20 yrs., 735 ILCS 5/13-218 |
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