How long do I have to make a claim in France?
General limitation rules in France. Indicative only: exceptions, suspensions and recent reforms are common, so confirm your deadline with a lawyer.
- Contract claims
- 5 years (from knowledge)
- Non-contractual damages (tort)
- 5 years (from knowledge)
- Personal injury
- 10 years (from knowledge). Bodily injury: generally 10 years from consolidation of the injury.
- Employment (e.g. dismissal)
- 12 months. Challenging a dismissal: generally 12 months from notification.
- Fraud (civil claim)
- 5 years (from knowledge)