Legal terms explained: Dusting-off old claims – Watch the limitation clock

It is not uncommon for contractors to resurrect old claims that, in the good times, may have been ignored in the interests of preserving commercial relationships. Before incurring the cost of pursuing these claims, however, claimants should be aware of the basic rules of limitation.

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