Statutes Of Limitation: Ohio vs. Michigan

In Ohio, the statute of limitations is governed by the Ohio Revised Code. Different types of claims are subject to varying time limits; for example, personal injury claims must be filed within two years from the date of the injury, while written contracts have a six-year statute of limitations. Furthermore, Ohio follows a discovery rule for certain claims, meaning the statute begins to run when a party knows or should have known of the injury. This ensures that plaintiffs are not unfairly penalized in situations where the harm is not immediately apparent.

Michigan's approach to statutes of limitation is defined by the Michigan Compiled Laws. Similar to Ohio, Michigan's time limits vary based on the type of action; for instance, claims for personal injury must be initiated within three years. Michigan also employs a discovery rule for certain tort cases, similar to Ohio, which allows the statute of limitations to start running only when the plaintiff discovers, or reasonably should have discovered, the cause of action. One significant difference in Michigan is the ability for certain types of claims, such as those involving fraud, to have different time frames based on the nature of the wrongdoing.