LIMITATION LAW — Public Officers Protection Act — Application to Contract Claims — Section 2(a) of the Public Officers Protection Act does not apply to cases of breach of contract

This principle establishes that the Public Officers Protection Act does not apply to contract claims. Section 2 of the Act provides a limitation period for actions against public officers, but this only applies to tortious acts, not contractual obligations. Contract claims are governed by ordinary limitation laws. The principle ensures that government cannot shield itself from contractual liability by relying on the Act. The principle applies where a party sues a public officer or government for breach of contract. The court must determine whether the claim is truly contractual. This protects private parties contracting with the government.