Principle

CIVIL PROCEDURE — Limitation of Actions — Applicability of Statutory Limitation Period to Acts in Execution of Public Duty

Area of law
CIVIL PROCEDURE
Court
Supreme Court

Statutory limitation periods apply to actions arising from execution of public duties. Late filing extinguishes the cause of action. The principle applies to limitation law. The rule bars suits filed after the prescribed period.

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