Limitation Act 1980 · Part I Ordinary Time Limits for Different Classes of Action
s. 5 · in force: yes
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An action founded on simple contract shall not be brought after the expiration of six years from the date on which the cause of action accrued.
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S. 34 repealed (31.1.1997) by 1996 c. 23, s. 107(2), Sch. 4; S.I. 1996/3146, art. 3
Sch. 3 para. 1 repealed (27.4.1997) by 1997 c. 2, ss. 4(2), 5(2)(3), Sch. 2 Pt. II
s. 14(1B) word inserted by Automated Vehicles Act 2024 Sch. 2 para. 3 · Effective date unknown · s. 14
Act applied by Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 s. 234(4) · Effective date unknown
s. 33A continued by Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023 Sch. 10 para. 2(11)(a) · Effective date unknown · s. 33A
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