massachusetts Statute of limitations
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Claims on mortgage notes following foreclosure or on claims junior to a foreclosed mortgage |
2 years |
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consumer protection actions |
4 years |
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contracts |
6 years |
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debt instruments issued by banks, contracted under a seal |
20 years |
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defamation |
3 years |
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domestic judgment |
20 years(presumed satisfied after 20 years) |
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foreign judgment |
20 years |
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fraud |
3 years |
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injury to personal property |
3 years |
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judgments |
20 years |
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libel |
3 years |
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medical malpractice |
3 years from date of discovery. maximum 7 years |
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minors |
begins on minors 18th birthday |
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most intentional torts |
3 years |
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open accounts for debt collections |
6 years |
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oral agreements |
6 years |
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personal injury actions |
3 years from date of injury |
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probate claims |
1 year from date of death |
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products liability |
3 years from date of discovery |
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promissory notes |
6 years |
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recovery of property |
3 years |
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sales contract (UCC) |
4 years |
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slander |
3 years |
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specialty contract under seal |
20 years |
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written contracts |
6 years |
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wrongful death |
3 years from date of death |
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