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Premises Liability Laws in Idaho.

Idaho premises-liability law applies a reasonable-care standard to landowners and occupiers, with duties varying based on visitor status under Idaho case law. The 2-year personal-injury statute of limitations at I.C. § 5-219 applies to most premises claims, and Idaho follows modified comparative fault with a 50% bar.

Last verified: 2026-04-17

State law

Statute of Limitations

2 yearsI.C. § 5-219

Premises-liability claims in Idaho must generally be filed within 2 years of the injury.

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Fault & Liability Rules

Modified Comparative Fault (50% Bar)I.C. § 6-801

Idaho applies modified comparative fault: a plaintiff whose fault is less than the defendants’ combined fault can recover a reduced award, but a plaintiff who is 50% or more at fault is barred from recovery.

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Idaho Legislature — Idaho Code Idaho Supreme Court

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