Section 18ZB: Section 18ZA: extension of limitation periods

Prescription and Limitation (Scotland) Act 1973 · 1973 c.52

Part II: Limitation of Actions

18ZB(1)

Subsection (2) applies where a person would be entitled, but for section 18ZA, to bring an action other than one in which the damages claimed are confined to damages for loss of or damage to property.

18ZB(2)

The court may, if it seems to it equitable to do so, allow the person to bring the action despite that section.

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