How long do I have to sue over oral contract in New York?
Answered for: New York
2. an action upon a contractual obligation or liability, express or implied
The statute states 6 years for oral contract. When that clock starts, and whether it can be paused, are separate questions this entry does not answer.
This answer is true in New York and nowhere else on this site. Another jurisdiction is another answer, or an honest gap: see what has been read for New York.