# Limitation Act 1980, Section 5: Time limit for actions founded on simple contract.


An action founded on simple contract 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/5 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/limitation-act-1980/section-5
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