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Civil Litigation
Updated 2026-04
Limitation Period Calculator
Calculate the deadline for bringing a civil claim in England & Wales. Covers personal injury, contract, negligence, judicial review, defamation, land, and more.
Important: This tool provides general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Limitation periods and legal deadlines are strictly enforced — missing them can permanently bar your claim. Always verify key dates with a qualified solicitor before relying on this output. Laws and court fee scales change; confirm current figures on the relevant official government website.
When to use this tool
Use this calculator as soon as you think you may have a legal claim. Limitation periods begin running from the date of the incident, breach, or discovery of harm — and once they expire you normally cannot start proceedings. Check your deadline early so you have time to obtain legal advice.
Limitation Period Calculator
For personal injury, this may be the date you first had knowledge of your injury rather than the incident date.