The Civil Code provides for a five year statute of limitations for bringing a contractual claim.  The five year period runs from the date of performance as defined in the contract, or five years from date of the contract if the performance date is unclear.

For damages claims based on tort actions, the limitation period is three years, from the time the cause of action arose.

For actions based on fraud, which is considered a misdemeanor, the statute of limitation is five years for bringing a criminal action under the Code of Criminal Procedure and the Penal Code).