Principle

CIVIL PROCEDURE — Limitation of Actions — Effect of Statute Bar on Competence of Suit

Area of law
CIVIL PROCEDURE
Court
Supreme Court

Statute-bar extinguishes the right to enforce a claim, not just the remedy. Proceedings commenced after limitation expire are invalid. The principle applies to limitation of actions. The court lacks competence to entertain such suits.

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