Limitation: amending statements of case, adding new claims or changing parties after the limitation period has expired | Practical Law

Limitation: amending statements of case, adding new claims or changing parties after the limitation period has expired | Practical Law

A Practice note looking at how limitation may affect steps which parties wish to take after proceedings have been issued to amend an existing claim, bring a new claim or add or substitute a party, including correcting mistakes in the name of a party. The note provides guidance on section 35 of the Limitation Act 1980, CPR 17.4, CPR 19.6 and the requirements for amending existing claims, adding new claims and joining parties after the limitation period has expired.

Limitation: amending statements of case, adding new claims or changing parties after the limitation period has expired

by Practical Law Dispute Resolution in association with Andrew McGee, Barrister, Kings Chambers, Leeds and Manchester; Professor of Business Law, Manchester University
Maintained • England, Wales
A Practice note looking at how limitation may affect steps which parties wish to take after proceedings have been issued to amend an existing claim, bring a new claim or add or substitute a party, including correcting mistakes in the name of a party. The note provides guidance on section 35 of the Limitation Act 1980, CPR 17.4, CPR 19.6 and the requirements for amending existing claims, adding new claims and joining parties after the limitation period has expired.