Delaware · Fraud

Delaware Statute of Limitations for Fraud

3 years to file a lawsuit
⚠ Discovery rule applies
Quick answer

The Delaware statute of limitations for fraud is 3 years from the date of the underlying event — Discovery rule applies. Controlling statute: Del. Code tit. 10 § 8106. Talk to a Delaware attorney for case-specific tolling, notice-of-claim, or discovery-rule questions.

What this deadline means

Three years for fraud claims in Delaware, with a discovery rule.

Source: Del. Code tit. 10 § 8106 Reviewed Jun 2026

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Claims of intentional misrepresentation. Most states apply a discovery rule — the clock starts when the fraud is discovered or reasonably should have been.

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Important: Statutes of limitations have many exceptions — discovery rules, tolling for minors, ongoing-treatment doctrines, notice requirements for government defendants, and contractual modifications. This page is general legal information, not legal advice. Talk to a licensed Delaware attorney before relying on any deadline.