Pennsylvania
Statute of limitations for fraud in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania fraud claims generally fall under the two-year period for tortious conduct and actions sounding in trespass, including deceit or fraud. Discovery and fraudulent concealment arguments can affect when the period begins, but they are fact-sensitive.
SoL period
2 years
From the date the cause of action accrues
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Filing deadline
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Where this rule comes from
Statute
42 Pa.C.S. § 5524(7)
"Actions sounding in trespass, including deceit or fraud, must be commenced within 2 years unless another limitation applies."
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Last verified May 7, 2026
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What can extend or pause this clock
Discovery rule.
Fraud and concealment can make accrual fact-specific; verify when the plaintiff discovered or reasonably should have discovered the injury and its cause.
Frequently asked
- What is the statute of limitations for fraud in Pennsylvania?
- 2 years from the date the cause of action accrues. Authority: 42 Pa.C.S. § 5524(7).
- What if the injury wasn't immediately apparent?
- Fraud and concealment can make accrual fact-specific; verify when the plaintiff discovered or reasonably should have discovered the injury and its cause.
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Statutes of limitations are governed by complex doctrine with many exceptions.
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