Limitation Act, 1908

The Law of Time: Limitation Act, 1908

The Definitive Guide to Statutory Deadlines and Judicial Remedies

In law, delay can be fatal to a case. The Limitation Act, 1908 is the essential statute that sets the "expiry date" for filing suits, appeals, and applications. This professional edition is a mandatory reference for ensuring that your client’s legal rights remain enforceable and that you never miss a critical filing deadline.

Why This Manual is a Litigation Priority

A case can be perfectly drafted and backed by solid evidence, but if it is filed one day past the limitation period, it may be dismissed immediately. This manual provides the authoritative text and schedules required to calculate these periods with precision. It is the primary tool for every advocate to determine if a claim is still "within time" or if a "Condonation of Delay" application is necessary.

Key Features & Statutory Coverage

• The First Schedule: A comprehensive breakdown of limitation periods for hundreds of different types of legal actions, from simple debt recovery to complex land disputes.

• Condonation of Delay (Section 5): Detailed provisions on when the court can excuse a late filing due to "sufficient cause."

• Legal Disability: Understanding how the clock stops or restarts for minors, persons of unsound mind, and other protected groups.

• Computation of Period: Clear rules on how to exclude certain days (such as court holidays or time spent obtaining certified copies) from the total count.

• Acquisition of Ownership: Analysis of "Adverse Possession" and how the passage of time can create or extinguish property rights.

• Effect of Fraud or Mistake: Provisions on how the limitation period is impacted when a right has been concealed through deception.

Ideal For:

• Trial Lawyers & Litigators: An absolute daily necessity for checking the maintainability of any suit or appeal.

• Civil Judge & ASJ Aspirants: A high-weightage subject for judicial examinations, where "limitation" is a frequent technical hurdle in exam scenarios.

• LLB Students: A core procedural subject that is vital for understanding the lifecycle of a legal dispute.

• Corporate & Bank Counsel: Essential for managing recovery suits and ensuring that contract claims are initiated within the statutory window.

About the Publisher

Published by Mansoor Law Book House (MLBH), this volume is part of their renowned professional reference series. For decades, the Pakistani legal community has relied on Mansoor Law Book House for accurate, up-to-date, and durably bound versions of the country's most critical statutes.