Limitation of Actions in England and Wales

Limitation of Actions in England and Wales contains a detailed analysis of the time limits that govern all civil claims in England and Wales, both those contained in the Limitation Act 1980 (as amended) and those contained in other statutory provisions.The book discusses all the applicable legal principles and provides clear lucid discussion of the issues arising and traces the development of the law over time and its interaction with the underlying causes of action. It includes a Table of Limitation Periods for ease of reference.The fully revised and updated 2nd edition includes:- all significant case law developments refining how the Limitation Act 1980 is applied- a new chapter on international approaches to Limitation Law, looking at jurisdictions including the United States, Canada, Australia, and leading European civil law countries such as France and Germany- a new chapter on the key topics of reform of Limitation Law in England and Wales- changes to limitation periods brought about due to legislation such as the Building Safety Act 2022, the Overseas Operations Act 2021 and the Defamation Act 2013- the increased use of standstill agreements, and guidance on how to draft them- updated Table of Limitation Periods to include new entries, for example, automated vehicle claims under the Automated and Electric Vehicles Act 2018, competition damages under the Competition Act Sch 8A, Defective Premises Act extensions under Building Safety Act 2022, employment tribunal extensions under Employment Rights Bill 2024–25Limitation of Actions in England and Wales is an essential purchase for solicitors and barristers in civil practice, in-house counsel and all other legal advisers and local authorities.This title is included in Bloomsbury Professional's Practice and Procedure online service.