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Special rules for discovery apply in various circumstances. For example, when a person signs a document acknowledging liability for a claim, discovery is deemed to occur on the date the acknowledgement is made unless the limitation period has already expired14. Generally, there is an ultimate limitation period of 15 years from the date the basis of the claim occurred, regardless of when discovery happens15.If it has been close to 2 years since the events giving rise to your claim occurred, act quickly and refer to Appendix F or consult a lawyer. | Special rules for discovery apply in various circumstances. For example, when a person signs a document acknowledging liability for a claim, discovery is deemed to occur on the date the acknowledgement is made unless the limitation period has already expired14. Generally, there is an ultimate limitation period of 15 years from the date the basis of the claim occurred, regardless of when discovery happens15.If it has been close to 2 years since the events giving rise to your claim occurred, act quickly and refer to Appendix F or consult a lawyer. | ||
Under this act, the limitation period depends on the type of claim and who the other party is. A claim may consist of several causes of action and each cause of action may have a separate limitation period. For example, if a claimant waits three years, they may be unable to bring a claim in negligence but may | Under this act, the limitation period depends on the type of claim and who the other party is. A claim may consist of several causes of action and each cause of action may have a separate limitation period. For example, if a claimant waits three years, they may be unable to bring a claim in negligence but may still be able to claim for breach of contract.Litigants should review the ''Old Limitation Act'' to determine which limitation period applies. | ||