# Limitation Act 1980, Section 2: Time limit for actions founded on tort.


An action founded on tort shall not be brought after the expiration of six years from the date on which the cause of action accrued.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1980/58/section/2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/limitation-act-1980/section-2
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