How long do I have to make a claim in Poland?
General limitation rules in Poland. Indicative only: exceptions, suspensions and recent reforms are common, so confirm your deadline with a lawyer.
- Contract claims
- 3–6 years. General period 6 years; claims connected with running a business 3 years.
- Non-contractual damages (tort)
- 3 years (from knowledge). 3 years from knowledge, 10-year long-stop (20 if the damage results from a crime).
- Personal injury
- 3 years (from knowledge)
- Employment (e.g. dismissal)
- 21 days. Appeal against a dismissal: generally 21 days.
- Fraud (civil claim)
- 3 years (from knowledge)