How long do I have to make a claim in Italy?
General limitation rules in Italy. Indicative only: exceptions, suspensions and recent reforms are common, so confirm your deadline with a lawyer.
- Contract claims
- 10 years
- Non-contractual damages (tort)
- 5 years (from knowledge)
- Personal injury
- 5 years (from knowledge). Road-traffic injury claims: generally 2 years.
- Employment (e.g. dismissal)
- 60 days. A dismissal must generally be challenged in writing within 60 days, then taken to court within a further 180 days.
- Fraud (civil claim)
- 5 years (from knowledge)