Section 24: Time limit for actions to enforce judgments.

Limitation Act 1980 · 1980 c.58

Part I: Ordinary Time Limits for Different Classes of Action

24(1)

An action shall not be brought upon any judgment after the expiration of six years from the date on which the judgment became enforceable.

24(2)

No arrears of interest in respect of any judgment debt shall be recovered after the expiration of six years from the date on which the interest became due.

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