rhode island Statute of limitations
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contracts under seal |
20 years |
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defamation |
1 year |
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hospital liens |
1 year from payment |
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intentional torts |
3 years |
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libel |
1 year |
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mechanic's lien |
1 year and 20 days |
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medical malpractice |
3 years from date of discovery |
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legal malpractice |
3 years from date of discovery |
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minors |
time begins on 18th birthday (except in cases of medical malpractice or wrongful death) |
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municipalities |
3 years |
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negligence causing personal injury |
3 years from date injury was discoverd |
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open accounts for collection of debts |
10 years |
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oral agreements |
15 years |
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personal injury actions |
3 years from date injury was discoverd |
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product liability |
10 years from date of purchase |
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products liability |
3 years from date of injury |
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promissory notes |
10 years |
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sale of goods |
4 years |
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slander |
1 year |
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written contracts |
15 years |
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wrongful death |
3 years from date of death |
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