Pre Action

Question 1

Limitation period for simple breach of contract claim

Answer 1

Starting point = date of breach
Length = 6 years

Question 2

Limitation period for simple tort (NOT personal injury/ defective product actions under consumer protection act / latent damage)

Answer 2

Starting point = when the damage occurs
Length = 6 years

Question 3

Limitation period for latent damage (in negligence)

Answer 3

Starting point = the later of either:

Date the damage occurred [length = 6 years] or
Date claimant found out about they could bring an action [length = 3 years]

Question 4

Define what limitation period is

Answer 4

Strict time limit imposed on claimant
Last date on which claimant can issue proceedings against defendant