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Washington Civil Statute of Limitations Laws
More Information on Statute of Limitations: Civil Cases
| Injury to Person | 2 yrs. §4.16.100(1) |
| Libel/Slander | 2 yrs. §4.16.100(1) |
| Fraud | 3 yrs. §4.16.080(4) |
| Injury to Personal Property | 3 yrs. §4.16.080(2) |
| Professional Malpractice | Medical: 3 yrs. of injury or 1 yr. upon discovery (max. 8 yrs.) §4.16.350(3) |
| Trespass | 3 yrs. §4.16.080(1) |
| Collection of Rents | 6 yrs. §4.16.040(2) |
| Contracts | Written: 6 yrs. §4.16.040(1); Oral: 3 yrs. §4.16.080(3) |
| Collection of Debt on Account | 6 yrs. §4.16.040(3) |
| Judgments | 10 yrs. §4.16.020(2) |
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