This project examines the ultimate limitation period contained in section 8 of the Limitation Act. The project identifies a number of problems associated with section 8 and makes recommendations with particular attention to: the appropriate length and commencement date of the ULP; the future of special ULPs; and the potential protections for particular groups currently falling within the scope of the ULP.
Keywords: civil litigation, limitation of actions, legislation, Limitation Act, ultimate limitation period, disabilities, children & teens, accidents & injuries, doctors, medical practitioners, insurance, remedies, torts, trusts, running of time, confirmation of cause of action
