Statute of limitations for breach of oral contract in Florida

Florida generally gives four years for a legal or equitable action on a contract, obligation, or liability not founded on a written instrument. Sale-of-goods and account disputes can have more specific rules.

SoL period

4 years

From the date the cause of action accrues

Compute your deadline

Filing deadline

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Where this rule comes from

Statute

Fla. Stat. § 95.11(3)(j)

"Unwritten contract actions are listed under the four-year limitations period."

Read the full statute Last verified May 7, 2026 by Juryvine Editorial

Frequently asked

What is the statute of limitations for breach of oral contract in Florida?: 4 years from the date the cause of action accrues. Authority: Fla. Stat. § 95.11(3)(j).

Breach of Oral Contract statute by state

California 2 years Illinois 5 years New York 6 years Pennsylvania 4 years Texas 4 years

Other Florida statutes of limitations

Personal Injury 2 years Medical Malpractice 2 years Wrongful Death 2 years Breach of Written Contract 5 years Fraud 4 years Premises Liability 2 years Product Liability 4 years

Not legal advice. Statutes of limitations are governed by complex doctrine with many exceptions. Use this page as a starting point and verify with an attorney before relying on any deadline. Juryvine is not a law firm and does not represent clients.