What are the limitation periods in Utrecht?
In Utrecht, personal injury claims become time-barred after 5 years (Article 3:310 CC), or 20 years in cases of personal matters such as traffic accidents on the Utrecht ring road A12. At the District Court of Midden-Nederland in Utrecht, hearing and counter-hearing must commence within the period to keep your claim valid.
Interruption and Exceptions in Utrecht Practice
Interrupt limitation with a registered letter addressed to the opposing party or its insurer, often handled by local law firms in the Utrecht city centre. For minors, suspension applies until majority, relevant for claims following incidents around Utrecht Science Park.
- Written demand for effective interruption in Utrecht cases
- Counter-hearing in the pre-litigation phase, using Utrecht mediation services
- Consult Supreme Court case law and local District Court Utrecht rulings
Acting timely in Utrecht prevents loss of rights; do not let your claim become time-barred due to passivity, especially in busy cases at the District Court of Midden-Nederland.