Introduction
“What is the statute of limitations in New Hampshire?” is a deceptively simple question. But there is no single statute of limitations in New Hampshire and a "statute of limitation" is just one type of time limit on filing lawsuits. This is a very complex area of law to research because the time limits for filing a lawsuit vary depending upon the jurisdiction, the type of claim and even who the defendant is. Also, there may be more than one statute of limitations that applies to a particular event so that even though one time period has expired, there might still be time to bring an action. Calculating when a statute of limitations starts to “run” (think of it as when the countdown starts) can be difficult. Under certain conditions, statutes of limitations can be “tolled” so that the countdown pauses. Because this is such a complex area of law, researchers should consult with a lawyer before deciding that their time has run out to file a lawsuit.
