The limitation of action for disputes over sales contracts is generally three years, unless otherwise stipulated by law. The limitation of action shall be counted from the date on which the parties knew or should have known that their rights had been infringed.
According to Article 188 of the Civil Code in force, the limitation period of action for requesting protection of civil rights from the people's court is three years. If the law provides otherwise, such provisions shall prevail.
The limitation period of action shall be counted from the date when the obligee knows or should know that his rights have been damaged and the obligor. If the law provides otherwise, such provisions shall prevail. However, if it has been more than 20 years since the date of damage to rights, the people's court shall not protect them. Under special circumstances, the people's court may decide to extend them on the application of the obligee.
Legal basis:
Article 188 of the Civil Code
The limitation period for applying to the people's court for protection of civil rights is three years. If the law provides otherwise, such provisions shall prevail.
The limitation period of action shall be counted from the date when the obligee knows or should know that his rights have been damaged and the obligor. If the law provides otherwise, such provisions shall prevail. However, if it has been more than 20 years since the date of damage to rights, the people's court shall not protect them. Under special circumstances, the people's court may decide to extend them on the application of the obligee.