When doing business with New York City (vendor working with for
example Department of Education), what is the typical "statute of
limitations" when a contract is breached? i.e. How much time does the
vendor have until they can file a lawsuit against the City of New
York?

Dear nycvendor-ga;

Thank you for allowing me an opportunity to answer your interesting
question. In the state of New York a person has six years to pursue a
civil action for breach of contract:

New York Civil Practice Law and Rules: Chapter Eight of the
Consolidated Laws, Article 2 - Limitations of Time says, in part:

?213. Actions to be commenced within six years: where not otherwise
provided for; on contract; on sealed instrument; on bond or note, and
mortgage upon real property; by state based on misappropriation of
public property; based on mistake; by corporation against director,
officer or stockholder; based on fraud.?
http://people.hofstra.edu/staff/lisa_a_spar/nyprac/examples_statutes.htm#text

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