Pennsylvania § 3383 - Statutes of limitations; claims not barred at death.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 3383 — Statutes of limitations; claims not barred at death., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3383. Statutes of limitations; claims not barred at death.
The death of a person shall not stop the running of the statute of limitations applicable to any claim against him, but a claim which otherwise would be barred within one year after the death of the decedent shall not be barred until the expiration of one year after his death. Nothing in this section shall be construed to shorten the period which would have been allowed by any applicable statute of limitations if the decedent had continued to live.
Source: official Pennsylvania text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 3383
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 3383 cover?
Section 3383 ("Statutes of limitations; claims not barred at death.") is part of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, the codified statutory law of Pennsylvania. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Pennsylvania § 3383?
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Is this the official text of Pennsylvania law?
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