Full question:
what is the statute of limitations for an unjust enrichment action in Pennsylvania?
- Category: Civil Actions
- Subcategory: Limitations
- Date:
- State: Pennsylvania
Answer:
A four-year statute of limitations applies to claims under the quasicontractual theory of unjust enrichment. 42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 5525(4); Cole v. Lawrence, 701 A.2d 987, 989 (Pa. Super. Ct. 1997). The statute of limitations begins to run on a claim from the time the cause of action accrues. Cole, 701 A.2d at 989 (citing Packer Society Hill Travel Agency, Inc. v. Presbyterian University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, 635 A.2d 649, 652 (Pa. Super. Ct. 1993)). In general, an action based on contract accrues at the time of breach. Id. Where the contract is a continuing one, the statute of limitations runs from the time when the breach occurs or when the contract is in some way terminated. Id. (citing Thorpe v. Schoenbrun, 195 A.2d 870, 872 (Pa. Super. Ct. 1963)).This content is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Legal statutes mentioned reflect the law at the time the content was written and may no longer be current. Always verify the latest version of the law before relying on it.
