MARYLAND STATUTES OF LIMITATION
Professional Malpractice: Medical malpractice actions must be commenced within five years from the date of the act or omission giving rise to injury, or within three years of its discovery, whichever period is shorter.
Personal Injury: Most intentional torts, 1 year; Most torts based upon negligent conduct, 3 years.
Fraud: 3 years.
Libel / Slander / Defamation: 1 year.
Injury to Personal Property: 3 years.
Product Liability: 3 years.
Contracts: Written, 3 years; Written and under seal, 12 years.
