ACCA LW · Chapter 4 · Question 9 of 10
Under the Limitation Act 1980, what is the normal limitation period for an action for breach of a simple contract?
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Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: D) Six years from the date on which the cause of action accrued
Explanation
An action for breach of a simple contract must normally be brought within six years of the date on which the breach occurred. For a contract made by deed (a speciality), the period is twelve years. Three years applies to personal injury claims, which are a separate category.
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