Publisher's Synopsis
A guide to the topic of limitation periods - the period between the cause of an action and the issuing of proceedings. It takes account of all current legislation, explains the practical implications for practitioners and includes advice on correct procedure.;The book aims to be a comprehensive source of information covering every area of civil practice, including personal injury and death, special periods, land and mortgages. The legislation that it covers includes the Limitation Act 1980 and amending Acts, five major House of Lords decisions on limitation, seven reports to Parliament, the Latent Damage Act 1986 and the Consumer Protection Act 1987.;This book should prove to be of interest to solicitors, barristers, legal executives, law students, court clerks and court libraries.
