Principle

CIVIL PROCEDURE — Limitation of Actions — Proper Order Upon a Successful Defence of Limitation

Area of law: CIVIL PROCEDURE
Court: Supreme Court

Sustained limitation defence results in dismissal, not striking out. Dismissal is a final adjudication on the claim. The principle applies to limitation of actions. Striking out is appropriate only for procedural defects.

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