Preliminary Issues For Consideration Before Commencing Litigation

Question 1

What is the limitation period for simple contracts

Answer 1

6 years

Question 2

What is the limitation period for quasi contracts

Answer 2

6 years

Question 3

What is the limitation period for contracts under seal

Answer 3

12 years

Question 4

What is the limitation period for damages for negligence

Answer 4

3 years

Question 5

What is the limitation period for offences by public officers

Answer 5

3 months

Question 6

What is the limitation period for enforcement of human rights

Answer 6

There is no limitation

Question 7

What are the ways to institute applications in the magistrate court

Answer 7

By claim and by originating application

Question 8

When instituting an action in the magistrate court by claim, a claimant is to file ________

Answer 8

A claim and particulars of claim

Question 9

What are the two types of claims

Answer 9

Ordinary summons and Summary summons

Question 10

What is the lifespan of summons

Answer 10

3 months

Question 11

To the summons out of jurisdiction a claimant must obtain _________ through ________ within _________

Answer 11

A leave of court through motion ex parte within 24 hours