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5537 – Land Surveying | Pennsylvania Law

Learn about Pennsylvania's 12-year statute of limitations for land surveying damages, including discovery rules and when actions must be filed.

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Pennsylvania State Law

5537 – Land Surveying

Pennsylvania Title 42 - Judiciary and Judicial Procedure § 5537

Summary

Pennsylvania law specifies that legal actions to recover damages from land surveyors must be initiated within 12 years of the service date. The cause of action accrues when the services are performed, but claims must be filed within four years of discovering the issue, and no later than 12 years from the service date. This law aims to limit the time period for filing such claims to ensure timely resolution.

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In simple terms: Learn about Pennsylvania's 12-year statute of limitations for land surveying damages, including discovery rules and when actions must be filed.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.