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ARTICLE · 20 MAY 2016

Limitation Period For Actions

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No action can be brought upon in respect of any cause of action after the expiration of ten years from the day when the cause of action arised, unless otherwise provided for in any other law.

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The limitation/prescription periods are governed by the Limitation Law [66(I)/2012], which introduces certain time limits for the filing of civil claims and time starts to run on the day upon which the cause of action accrues, also known as "the completion of the basis of action".

Please note that the limitation period is measured from the 1st of January 2016.

General limitation period:

No action can be brought upon in respect of any cause of action after the expiration of ten years from the day when the cause of action arised, unless otherwise provided for in any other law.

Provisions for specific cases:

Mortgages or pledges

  • Limitation period: 12 years

Torts (Civil Wrongs)

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