Court Deadline Calculator
Calculate legal filing deadlines by adding court days or calendar days to any date — essential for litigation planning.
🌍 Litigation Tool✔ Court & Calendar Days
⏰ Court Deadline Calculator
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Date of incident, service, or court order
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Filing Deadline
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Deadline Date
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⚠️ Always verify deadlines with a qualified attorney. Court rules vary by jurisdiction and court. This tool is for preliminary planning only.
Common Legal Deadlines — Quick Reference
30 days
Notice of appeal (many)
60 days
CCMA referral (SA unfair dismissal)
180 days
EEOC charge (USA)
1 year
Personal injury (many states)
3 years
Contract claim (SA / UK default)
Court Day vs Calendar Day — What's the Difference?
In litigation, "days" can mean different things depending on the court rules. Calendar days include every day including weekends and public holidays. Court days (also called "business days") count only Monday–Friday, excluding public holidays. A 10 court-day deadline may be 12–16 calendar days depending on where weekends and holidays fall.
Statute of Limitations — Common Periods
- South Africa: Prescription Act — 3 years (general), 6 months (government claims)
- United Kingdom: 6 years (contract), 3 years (personal injury), 12 years (deed)
- United States: Varies by state and claim type — 1–6 years typical
- Canada: 2 years (Ontario Limitations Act), varies by province
A limitation period clock typically starts on the date you knew (or ought to have known) of the claim. Missing a limitation period is generally fatal to the claim — it cannot be revived.
Frequently Asked Questions
In most jurisdictions, if a deadline falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or public holiday, it automatically extends to the next business day. However, this rule is not universal — always verify the applicable court rules. This calculator shows the raw deadline date and flags weekends.
Unfair dismissal and unfair labour practice referrals must be lodged at the CCMA within 30 days of the dismissal or act/omission (or 30 days from the last date of any internal appeal). Wage disputes: 6 months. Automatic unfair dismissal: 90 days. Late referrals require condonation application.
⚠️ Disclaimer Estimates only. Not financial or legal advice. Consult a qualified professional.