FLORIDA STATUTES OF LIMITATION
Professional Malpractice: For medical malpractice, 2 years from the date of the act giving rise to injury, or within two years from the date the injury was or should have been detected, but no malpractice action may be commenced more than four years following the act giving rise to the injury. These limitations apply to minors aged eight or older.
Personal Injury: 4 years.
Fraud: 4 years.
Libel / Slander / Defamation: 2 years.
Injury to Personal Property: 4 years.
Product Liability: 4 years.
Contracts: Written, 5 years; Oral, 4 years. Actions for specific performance must be commenced within one year.
