Section 14ALimitation Act 1969 (NSW)

Frustrated contract

An action on a cause of action arising under Part 3 of the Frustrated Contracts Act 1978, by virtue of the frustration of a contract or avoidance of an agreement under section 12 of the Sale of Goods Act 1923, is not maintainable if brought after the expiration of a limitation period of 6 years running from the date of the frustration or avoidance.

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