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Virgin Islands Statutes of Limitation

Wrongful Death:

Statute of Limitations:

Not specified in statute, but courts hold it to be two years. Hatchette v. West Indian Co., Ltd., 17 V.I. 549, 1980 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 8945 (1980).

Does discovery rule apply?

No. Richardson ex rel. Felix v. Knud Hansen Mem. Hosp., 744 F.2d 1007, 1984 U.S. App. LEXIS 18132 (3d Cir. 1984).

Who has the right to bring suit?

Personal representative. 5 V.I.C § 76.

Personal Injury:

Statute of Limitations:

Two Years. 5 V.I.C. § 31

Does discovery rule apply?

Yes. Joseph v. Hess Oil, 867 F.2d 179, (3rd Cir. 1989)

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