The Limitation Act 1980

The Limitation Act 1980 sets time limits within which legal actions must be initiated. It ensures that claims, such as debt recovery or personal injury, are made within a reasonable period to promote fairness and certainty. Once the specified timeframe has passed, the right to bring a claim generally expires, and the defendant can use this as a defense. The Act balances the interests of claimants and defendants, with different time limits depending on the type of case, and includes some exceptions where the limitation period can be extended or waived.