north carolina Statute of limitations
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contracts under a seal |
10 years |
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defamation |
1 year |
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expressed or implied contracts not under a seal |
3 years |
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fraud |
3 years from time of discovery |
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injury to personal property |
3 years |
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intentional torts |
1 year |
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judgments |
10 years |
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libel |
1 year |
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medical malpractice actions |
3 years from the date of the incident |
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minors |
3 years from date of 18th birthday |
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municipalities |
2 years unless stated otherwise |
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open accounts for debt collections |
3 years |
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oral agreements |
3 years |
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personal injury actions |
3 years from date injury occurred |
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product liability actions |
within 6 years of date of purchase of product |
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promissory notes |
5 years |
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slander |
1 year |
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written contracts |
3 years |
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wrongful death |
2 years from date of death |
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