How long do I have to make a claim in Denmark?
General limitation rules in Denmark. Indicative only: exceptions, suspensions and recent reforms are common, so confirm your deadline with a lawyer.
- Contract claims
- 3 years (from knowledge). General 3-year period with a 10-year long-stop.
- Non-contractual damages (tort)
- 3 years (from knowledge)
- Personal injury
- 3 years (from knowledge). Long-stop up to 30 years for personal injury.
- Employment (e.g. dismissal)
- Varies, ask a lawyer
- Fraud (civil claim)
- 3 years (from knowledge)