Section 61 — Limitation Act 1969 (NSW)

Prior bar ineffective

Where, after the expiration of a limitation period to which this Division applies, the limitation period is extended by order under this Division, the prior expiration of the limitation period has no effect for the purposes of this Act.

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Related sections

s 60K — Effect of order
s 60L — Costs
s 60M — Prior expiry of limitation period or extinction of right
s 62 — Evidence
s 62A — Extension of 12 year long-stop limitation period
s 62B — Matters to be considered in determining application for extension of 12 year long-stop limitation period

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