Torts - in law, the violation of some duty clearly set by law, not by a specific agreement between two parties, as in breach of contract. When such a duty is breached, the injured party has the right to institute suit for compensatory damages. Certain torts, such as nuisance, may be suppressed by injunction. Many crimes are also torts; burglary, for instance, often constitutes trespass.
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Alabama |
2 years |
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Alaska |
2 years |
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Arizona |
2 years |
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Florida |
4 years |
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Georgia |
1 year |
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Hawaii |
Certain Intentional Torts: 2 years |
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Idaho |
2 years |
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Kansas |
1 year |
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Kentucky |
1 year from date of discovery. 5 years maximum |
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Maine |
2 years |
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Maryland |
1 year |
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Massachusetts |
Most Intentional Torts: 3 years |
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Michigan |
2 years except for libel and slander |
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Minnesota |
2 years |
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Mississippi |
1 year |
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Missouri |
2 years |
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Montana |
2 years |
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Nebraska |
1 year |
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Nevada |
2 years |
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New Jersey |
1 year |
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New York |
1 year |
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North Carolina |
1 year |
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North Dakota |
2 years |
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Ohio |
1 year from time of discovery |
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Oklahoma |
1 year |
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Oregon |
2 years |
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Pennsylvania |
2 years |
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Rhode Island |
3 years |
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South Carolina |
2 years |
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South Dakota |
6 years |
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Tennessee |
1 year |
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Texas |
1 year |
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Utah |
1 year |
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Vermont |
3 years |
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Washington |
2 years |
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Wisconsin |
2 years |
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Wyoming |
1 year |