Limitation deadlines

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1. 01

   Identify the Cause of Action

   In 20 seconds, say how you would identify the cause of action first so you can work out which limitation period applies.

2. 02

   Calculate the Limitation Date

   In 30 seconds, explain how you would calculate the limitation expiry date from the date the cause of action accrued, and what you would double-check before confirming it.

3. 03

   Issue Before Time Runs Out

   In 20 seconds, tell the client what you would do if the deadline is close and why waiting for pre-action correspondence may be risky.

4. 04

   Late Claim Defence

   In 30 seconds, explain the difference between a claim being issued late and a claim being automatically lost, and how the defendant can use limitation.

5. 05

   Check Exceptions to Limitation

   In 30 seconds, say what immediate steps you would consider if limitation may already have expired, including whether any exception or special rule needs checking.

6. 06

   Verify the Exact Expiry Date

   In 20 seconds, state the one-sentence advice you would put in a client note to make the limitation risk clear and actionable.

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