How long do I have to make a claim in Spain?
General limitation rules in Spain. Indicative only: exceptions, suspensions and recent reforms are common, so confirm your deadline with a lawyer.
- Contract claims
- 5 years. General period for personal actions without a specific term (5 years since the 2015 reform).
- Non-contractual damages (tort)
- 1 year (from knowledge). Non-contractual liability: 1 year from when the injured party knew.
- Personal injury
- 1 year (from knowledge). 1 year if the claim is non-contractual; contractual claims can be longer.
- Employment (e.g. dismissal)
- 20 working days. Challenging a dismissal: 20 working days, which cannot be interrupted. Other employment claims usually 1 year.
- Fraud (civil claim)
- Varies, ask a lawyer
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- Official text: Código Civil, prescription rules (BOE)
- Official text: Ley de Enjuiciamiento Civil, costs (BOE)