Limitation Act 1980 (c. 58)

Part I E+W Ordinary Time Limits for Different Classes of Action

Actions founded on tort E+W

[F1 4A Time limit for actions for defamation or malicious falsehood. E+W

The time limit under section 2 of this Act shall not apply to an action for—

(a) libel or slander, or

(b) slander of title, slander of goods or other malicious falsehood,

but no such action shall be brought after the expiration of one year from the date on which the cause of action accrued.]

Textual Amendments

F1 S. 4A (which was inserted by 1985 c. 61, ss. 57(2), 69(5), Sch. 9 para. 14) substituted (4.9.1996) by 1996 c. 31, ss. 5(2)(6), 19 (with s. 20(2))