Limitation

Question 1

Time begins to run from…

Answer 1

…the day after the accrual of the cause of action

Question 2

Limitation runs until…

Answer 2

…the claim is brought (not issued)

Question 3

Contract and most tort

Answer 3

6 years

Question 4

PI

Answer 4

3 years (from date of knowledge) - but equitable discretion to extend time (reason/length of delay; cogency of evidence; conduct of D after cause of action arose; duration of C disability; C acted promptly; steps by C to obtain advice)

Question 5

Fatal accidents

Answer 5

3 years (from death)

Question 6

Contribution claim

Answer 6

2 years

Question 7

Recovery of land

Answer 7

12 years

Question 8

JR

Answer 8

3 months (and promptly)

Question 9

Negligence - latent damage

Answer 9

Discovery, long stop at 15 years

Question 10

Limitation Act 1980 provisions (four)

Answer 10

• Children (3 years from 21st birthday)
• Unsound mind (no limitation)
• Concealment of relevant fact (until actual/constructive knowledge)
• Mistake (mistake discoverable with reasonable diligence)