What is the statute of limitations for filing a claim in small claims court?

In Idaho, the statute of limitations for filing a claim in small claims court is four years. This means that any complaint brought against a defendant must be filed no more than four years after the cause of action has arisen. This does not apply to complaints related to property damage, fraud, written contracts, and other cases where the statute of limitations is longer than four years. When filing a claim in small claims court, it is important to remember that you only have four years to file a claim before the statute of limitations has expired. After the statute of limitations has expired, you will no longer be able to seek legal recourse for the issue you have with the defendant. In addition, the statute of limitations may start at a different time depending on the situation. For example, if the claim involves an injury that occurred more than four years ago, the statute of limitations may begin on the date of the injury or upon discovery of the injury. The statute of limitations for child abuse claims generally begins to run when the victim turns 18 years old. It is important to research the applicable statute of limitations for your small claims court case before making any decisions on how to proceed.

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