Idaho Code
Idaho Code § 5-201 (2026)
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Limitations in general.
Civil actions can only be commenced within the periods prescribed in this chapter after the cause of action shall have accrued, except when, in special cases, a different limitation is prescribed by statute.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 49
cases (9 in the last 5 years), 1952–2025 · leading case: Billings v. Sisters of Mercy of Idaho, 389 P.2d 224 (Idaho 1964).
Billings v. Sisters of Mercy of Idaho, 389 P.2d 224 (Idaho 1964). “The applicable statutes are I.C. § 5-201 and § 5-219, which read as follows: § 5-201 "Civil actions can only be commenced within the periods prescribed in this chapter after the cause of action shall have accrued, * * *.”
Carol English v. James Taylor, D.O., 378 P.3d 1036 (Idaho 2016). “I.C. §§ 5-201, 5-219 (emphasis added). Except for actions based upon leaving a foreign object in a person’s body or where the fact of damage has been fraudulently and knowingly concealed, the cause of action for professional malpractice accrues “as of the time of the occurrence,…”
Lapham v. Stewart, 51 P.3d 396 (Idaho 2002). “Idaho Code §§ 5-201 & 5-219 (1998). 2 Except for actions based *586 upon leaving a foreign object in a person’s body or where the fact of damage has been fraudulently and knowingly concealed, 3 the cause of action for professional malpractice accrues “as of the time of the…”
Guzman v. Piercy / Canyon Cnty. / Sutton, 318 P.3d 918 (Idaho 2014). “I.C. §§ 5-201, -224. In this case I.C. § 31-857 is such a limitation for special cases.”
Smith v. State, 473 P.2d 937 (Idaho 1970). “Appellants do not argue on appeal that they are entitled to sue in their own right and acknowledge that their right is barred by the statute of limitations, I.C. §§ 5-201, 5-219. Hopper v. State of Idaho No.”
City of McCall v. Buxton, 201 P.3d 629 (Idaho 2009). “3d 396, 399 (2002); I.C. §§ 5-201 & 5-219(4). The cause of action for professional malpractice accrues “as of the time of the occurrence, act or omission complained of, and the limitation period shall not be extended by reason of any continuing consequences or damages resulting…”
Ada Cnty. v. Browning, 489 P.3d 443 (Idaho 2021). “” Phillip argues the district court abused its discretion when it denied his request for attorney fees under Idaho Code section 12-117.”
Terra-West, Inc. v. Idaho Mut. Trust, LLC, 247 P.3d 620 (Idaho 2010). “" Idaho Code § 5-201 (emphasis added) Under the mechanic's lien statute, the lien expires "unless proceedings be commenced in a proper court within [six (6) months after the claim has been filed] to enforce such lien.”
Renner v. Edwards, 475 P.2d 530 (Idaho 1970). “60 as special and general damages, alleging that the defendant-respondent had misdiagnosed the patient's condition, acted in a field of surgery for which he was unqualified, and performed unnecessary surgery The applicable statutes of limitations are I.C. § 5-201, which, in…”
Conway v. Sonntag, 106 P.3d 470 (Idaho 2005). “I.C. §§ 5-201 & 5-219 (1998). Except for actions based upon leaving a foreign object in a person’s body or where the fact of damage has been fraudulently and knowingly concealed, the cause of action for professional malpractice accrues “as of the time of the occurrence, act or…”
Nerco Minerals Co. v. Morrison Knudsen Corp., 90 P.3d 894 (Idaho 2004). “The next step in the Court’s inquiry is to determine the applicable statute of limitations and whether Nerco’s claim is time barred.”
Barry Stimpson v. Midland Credit Mgmt., Inc., 944 F.3d 1190 (9th Cir. 2019). “If Idaho law applies, Stimpson claims, the statute of limitations on a debt, see Idaho Code §§ 5-201 , 5-216, can be revived by a partial payment on the debt, see Idaho Code § 5-238 ; Modern Mills, 739 P.”
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W. Corp. v. Stan L. Vanek, 158 P.3d 313 (Idaho Ct. App. 2006).
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