How long do I have to sue over oral contract in Virginia?
Answered for: Virginia
4. In actions upon (i) any contract that is not otherwise specified and that is in writing and not signed by the party to be charged, or by his agent, or (ii) any unwritten contract, express or implied, within three years.
The statute states 3 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 Virginia and nowhere else on this site. Another jurisdiction is another answer, or an honest gap: see what has been read for Virginia.