Section 56B — Limitation Act 1969 (NSW)

If a court orders the extension of a limitation period for a cause of action under section 56A, the limitation period is accordingly extended for the purposes of—
(a) an action brought by the applicant in that court on the cause of action that the applicant claims to have, and
(b) section 26 (1) (b) in relation to any associated contribution action brought by the person against whom the cause of action lies.

Related sections

• s 55 — Fraud and deceit
• s 56 — Mistake
• s 56A — Extension of limitation period by court
• s 56C — Costs
• s 56D — Prior expiry of limitation period
• s 57 — Purpose of this Subdivision

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