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The Limitation Act 1980 (c. 58) [1] is an act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom applicable only to England and Wales. It is a statute of limitations which provides timescales within which action may be taken (by issuing a claim form) for breaches of the law.
Limitation was first brought in by Henry VIII, in the Limitation of Prescription Act 1540 (32 Hen. 8.c. 2). In modern times, the key piece of legislation relating to civil claims in England and Wales is the Limitation Act 1980, which identifies the time limits for various types of cases.
A civil statute of limitations applies to a non-criminal legal action, including a tort or contract case. If the statute of limitations expires before a lawsuit is filed, the defendant may raise the statute of limitations as an affirmative defense to seek dismissal of the claim. The exact time period depends on both the state and the type of ...
The Lords held that the limitation period for actions founded on torts of negligence may be disapplied where it is inequitable to enforce it. This case centred on the wording of the Limitation Act 1980, [2] which created an exception to the three year limitation period for "any action for damages for negligence, nuisance or breach of duty."
Limitation Act 1980. 1980 c. 58. 13 November 1980. An Act to consolidate the Limitation Acts 1939 to 1980. Statute Law Revision (Northern Ireland) Act 1980. 1980 c. 59.
Limitation Act is a stock short title used for legislation in Malaysia and the United Kingdom which relates to limitation of actions. The Bill for an Act with this short title may have been known as a Limitation Bill during its passage through Parliament. Limitation Acts may be a generic name which refers to all statutes with this short title ...
Summary. Limitation Act 1980 ( ) Title: Limitation Act 1980. Description: English: An Act to consolidate the Limitation Acts 1939 to 1980. Publication date: 13 ...
On 27 November 2000, Judge Toulmin in the Technology and Construction Court (a division of the High Court) held, under the Limitation Act 1980, Factortame's claims against the UK government were "actions founded on tort", and that consequently a six-year limitation period applied. This meant that other claims against the Merchant Shipping Act ...