Section 48Limitation Act 1969 (NSW)

Breach of trust

An action on a cause of action in respect of a breach of trust is not maintainable if brought after the expiration of the only or later to expire of such of the following periods of limitation as are applicable—
(a) a limitation period of six years running from the date on which the cause of action first accrues to the plaintiff or to a person through whom the plaintiff claims, and
(b) the limitation period for the cause of action fixed by or under any provision of this Act other than this section.

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