Limitation Periods

The importance of a limitation period

As a litigant you need to know what the relevant limitation period is, how it works and whether it will prevent you from exercising a particular right. Many of the limitation periods for matters in NSW are contained and set out in the Limitation Act 1969 (NSW). It is worth noting that LawCover publishes a useful Schedule of Limitation Periods in Civil Matters that litigation lawyers consult to advise their clients about how the limitation period applies to their facts and circumstances.

Limitations period to sue for breach of contract nsw

Generally, if there has been a breach of contract and you are entitled to sue for a breach in NSW then the limitation period is 6 years. It is likely that you will need some help understanding exactly how it applies to your case especially if there are multiple causes of action in contract, tort and equity. Moreover, most contractual arrangements involve statutory overlays so that you will probably need help in understanding how legislation modifies the relevant limitation period such as might apply with the Home Building Legislation. 

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• understand what, if any, cause(s) of action are available to you
• when time starts and stops for exercising rights since you will need professional advice to understand the complexities
• exercise those rights that are available to you
• stop the other side from bringing claims against you that are out of time
• vindicate your legal rights before the limitation period cuts you off

* This content does not purport to give legal advice. Readers must obtain their own legal advice, that applies to the particular circumstances of their case, before taking any action at all.