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THE SCHEDULE
(PERIODS OF LIMITATION)
[See sections 2(j) and 3]
FIRST DIVISION—SUITS
Description of suit Period of limitation Time from which period begins to run
PART I.—SUITS RELATING TO ACCOUNTS
1. For the balance due on a mutual, Three years. The close of the year in which the last
open and current account, where item admitted or proved is entered in
there have been reciprocal the account; such year to be computed
demands between the parties. as in the account.
2. Against a factor for an account. Three years. When the account is, during the
continuance of the agency, demanded
and refused or, where no such demand
is made, when the agency terminates.
3. By a principal against his agent for Three years. When the account is, during the
movable property received by the continuance of the agency, demanded
latter and not accounted for. and refused or, where no such demand
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is made, when the agency terminates.
4. Other suits by principals against
agents for neglect or misconduct.
Three years. od When the neglect or misconduct becomes
known to the plaintiff.
5. For an account and a share of the aC
Three years. The date of the dissolution.
profits of a dissolved partnership.
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PART II.—SUITS RELATING TO CONTRACTS
6. For a seaman’s wages In
Three years. The end of the voyage during which the
wages are earned.
7. For wages in the case of any other Three years. When the wages accrue due.
person.
8. For the price of food or drink sold Three years. When the food or drink is delivered.
by the keeper of a hotel, tavern
or lodging-house.
9. For the price of lodging. Three years. When the price becomes payable.
10. Against a carrier for compensation Three years. When the loss or injury occurs.
for losing or injuring goods.
11. Against a carrier for compensation Three years. When the goods ought to be delivered.
for non-delivery of, or delay in
delivering, goods.
12. For the hire of animals, vehicles, Three years. When the hire becomes payable.
boats or household furniture.
13. For the balance of money advanced Three years. When the goods ought to be delivered.
in payment of goods to be
delivered.
14. For the price of goods sold and Three years. The date of the delivery of the goods.
delivered where no fixed period
of credit is agreed upon.
15. For the price of goods sold and Three years. When the period of credit expires.
delivered to be paid for after the
expiry of a fixed period of
credit.
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