The style of the book is direct and succinct, akin to written court submissions, with the content oriented to the practical. Headings are plain spoken, like What can be done out of time which is followed by summaries of how to obtain an extension of time. There are extracts from cases to illustrate a point as well as references for further research and a number of useful tables. After an introduction and tables, the first section of chapter one deals with motor accidents and work injuries prior to 1 July 1987 and negligence, nuisance and breach of duty prior to 1 September 1990. Subsequent sections deal with particular categories of claim for particular periods with reference back to the earlier section where relevant.
Some chapters are less than a page in length but no less useful for that.
170 CLR 394 at 447. The range of NSW matters is comprehensive, including sporting injuries, victims compensation and consumer protection. The full text of the Limitation Act is reproduced in the book. Given that many matters dealt with by the authors are not covered by this Act, devoting some 60 out of 140 pages to reproduce it in full hardly seems justified. One could have had more details from the authors instead.