# 42 Pa.C.S. § 5502: Method of computing periods of limitation generally

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T42_C55_S5502

## Section

- **Citation:** 42 Pa.C.S. § 5502
- **Heading:** Method of computing periods of limitation generally
- **Jurisdiction:** Pennsylvania
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** PA Code / Title 42 / Chapter 55 / Section 5502

## Text

(a) General rule.--The time within which a matter must be commenced under this chapter shall be computed, except as otherwise provided by subsection (b) or by any other provision of this chapter, from the time the cause of action accrued, the criminal offense was committed or the right of appeal arose.

(b) Implementing court rules.--Subsection (a) may be made more specifically applicable to particular classes of matters by general rules defining the acts, omissions or events from which the limitation shall be computed. Rules adopted pursuant to this section shall take effect only in the manner provided by section 503(b) (relating to procedures).

## Nearby sections

- [42 Pa.C.S. § 5501 Scope of chapter.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T42_C55_S5501.md)
- [42 Pa.C.S. § 5502 Method of computing periods of limitation generally.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T42_C55_S5502.md)
- [42 Pa.C.S. § 5503 Commencement of matters.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T42_C55_S5503.md)
- [42 Pa.C.S. § 5504 Judicial extension of time.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T42_C55_S5504.md)
- [42 Pa.C.S. § 5505 Modification of orders.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T42_C55_S5505.md)
- [42 Pa.C.S. § 5521 Limitations on foreign claims.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T42_C55_S5521.md)
- [42 Pa.C.S. § 5522 Six months limitation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T42_C55_S5522.md)
- [42 Pa.C.S. § 5523 One year limitation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T42_C55_S5523.md)
- [42 Pa.C.S. § 5524 Two year limitation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T42_C55_S5524.md)
- [42 Pa.C.S. § 5524.1 Limitation and application for asbestos claims (Unconstitutional).](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T42_C55_S5524.1.md)
- [42 Pa.C.S. § 5525 Four year limitation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T42_C55_S5525.md)
- [42 Pa.C.S. § 5526 Five year limitation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T42_C55_S5526.md)
- [42 Pa.C.S. § 5527 Six year limitation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T42_C55_S5527.md)
- [42 Pa.C.S. § 5527.1 Ten year limitation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T42_C55_S5527.1.md)

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