2020 Question 5 — LawShortcut Independent Model Answer
Statute of Limitations 1957 and Amending Acts
Scenario summary
This is an essay question with no fact pattern.
Candidates are invited to evaluate, in a critical way, how the higher courts have construed the Statute of Limitations 1957 together with the legislation amending it, giving particular attention to the amending Acts of 1991 and 2000.
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What this model answer covers
Issues and structure addressed in the full LawShortcut model answer:
- 1. The Statute of Limitations 1957: accrual, finality and access to justice
- 2. The 1991 Amendment: statutory date of knowledge for personal injury
- 3. Latent property damage: Brandley v Deane
- 4. The 2000 Amendment: childhood sexual abuse and psychological incapacity
- 5. Overall critical assessment
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