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StatuteLimitation Act 1980

Section 5 — Limitation Act 1980: Time limit for actions founded on simple contract.

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Time limit for actions founded on simple contract.

5 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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