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Rhode Island Civil Statute of Limitations Laws
More Information on Statute of Limitations: Civil Cases
| Injury to Person | 3 yrs. §9-1-14 |
| Libel/Slander | Slander: 1 yr. §9-1-14 |
| Fraud | - |
| Injury to Personal Property | - |
| Professional Malpractice | Medical, Legal, Veterinarian, Accounting, Insurance, or Real Estate: 3 yrs. §9-1-14.1; 9-1-14.3 |
| Trespass | - |
| Collection of Rents | - |
| Contracts | Written: 20 yrs. under seal; 4 yrs. sale of goods §§6A-2-725; 9-1-17 |
| Collection of Debt on Account | - |
| Judgments | 20 yrs. §9-1-17 |
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