BPTC CIVIL LITIGATION LIMITATION COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2023/2024 | RATED A+

BPTC CIVIL LITIGATION LIMITATION COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2023/2024 | RATED A+ Define Limitation Period - AnswerThe period within which a person who has a right to claim against another must start court proceedings to establish that right. The expiry of which may be used as a defence. When does the limitation period begin when the Claimant is a child at the date of the cause of action? - AnswerTime starts to run on the Claimant's 18th Birthday- S 28 LA 1980. For PI cases add 3 years, I.e. 21st Birthday When does the limitation period begin when the Claimant lacks mental capacity? - AnswerTime does not start to run against them at the time of the cause of action. If the Claimant's disability ceases, then time starts to run when they are no longer under the disability. When does the limitation period begin for cases of fraud, mistake or deliberate concealment? - AnswerSc 32- time runs from the date of discovery or when it could have been discovered How long is the limitation period in tort cases? - AnswerSc 2- 6 years What is the limitation period in contribution claims? - AnswerSc 10- 2 years from the relevant date which is the date judgment was given, or the date a person agreed to the amount they would make in contribution What is the limitation period in Contract claims? - AnswerSc 5- 6 years from the breach of contract What is the limitation period in personal injury claims? - AnswerSc 11- 3 years What is the limitation period for fatal accident claims? - AnswerSc 12- 3 years from date of death