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To extend or not to extend the primary limitation period

To extend or not to extend the primary limitation period

Published on: 03 July 2014

Published by: LexisPSL

To extend or not to extend the primary limitation period
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What clarification was provided by the Court of Appeal as to how courts should exercise their discretion under LA 1980, s 33(3)?
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Article summary

Personal Injury analysis: When can a court disregard the time limit for personal injury claims? Katrina London, associate at Irwin Mitchell and contributor to Butterworths Personal Injury Law Service, looks at a recent long tail disease claim and guidance provided by the Court of Appeal as to how courts should exercise their discretion to exclude the time limit for personal injury actions. Sign in or take a trial to read the full analysis.

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