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the meaning of the Wills, Probate and
Administration Act 1898, and includes the Public Trustee
acting under section 23 of the Public
Trustee Act 1913.Plaintiff
avoidance.14B Defamation(1) Except as provided by subsection (2), this section applies to a
cause of action based on the publication of defamatory matter that accrues
after the commencement of this section.(2) If:(a) a cause of action based on the publication of defamatory matter
that accrues after the commencement of this section is one of two or more
causes of action in proceedings commenced by the plaintiff,
accrued before the commencement of this section,
then this Act as in force immediately before the commencement of this
section continues to apply to each cause of action regardless of when it
accrues.(3) An action on a cause of action to which this section applies is
not maintainable if brought after the expiration of one year running from the
date on which the defamatory matter was published.15 AccountsAn action on a cause of action for an account founded on a
claiming through the purchaser.Division 2A Defamation56A Extension of limitation period by court(1) Except as provided by subsection (2), this section applies to a
accrues.(3) A person claiming to have a cause of action to which this section
applies may apply to the court for an order extending the limitation period
for the cause of action.(4) After hearing such of the persons likely to be affected by the
application as it sees fit, the court may, if it decides that it is just and
be extended for such period as it determines. However, the court cannot extend
the period beyond 3 years running from the date on which the defamatory matter
concerned was published.56B Effect of orderIf a court orders the extension of a limitation period for a cause
Act.Division 3 General74 Set off etcWhere, in an action (in this section called the principal action),
a claim is made by way of set off, counterclaim or cross action, the claim,
for the purposes of this Act:(a) is a separate action, and
75 Joint rightWhere, were it not for this Act, two or more persons would have a
them and judgment may be given accordingly.77 Rules of Court(1) Rules of court not inconsistent with this Act for the regulation
of the practice and procedure of the court in proceedings under this Act may
be made:(a) in relation to proceedings in the District Courts, by a majority
of the District Court judges, and
(b) in relation to proceedings in a Local Court exercising
jurisdiction under the Local Courts (Civil
Claims) Act 1970, by the Governor.
(2), (3) (Repealed)(4) The practice and procedure in the Supreme Court in reference to
proceedings under this Act shall be as prescribed by rules made under the
1970.78 Characterisation of limitation laws(1) In this section:limitation
before the commencement of this section.SchedulesSchedules 1–3 (Repealed)Schedule 4 Extinction of right and title(Section 65)
trust property can be traced, as the case may be.Schedule 5 Further transitional provisions(Section 6 (2))Limitation (Amendment) Act
19901 Definitions(1) In this Schedule:legal professional
owed by a solicitor or barrister, whether arising in tort, contract or
omitted provision of this Act).(2) In this Schedule, a reference to a judgment given extends to a
period as defined by this Schedule.5 Pre-existing judgments and settlements(1) In this clause:previously barred
set aside a judgment of any other court.Historical notesThe following abbreviations are used in the Historical notes:
1979 No 164, Sch 22; 1990 No 36, Sch 1 (2).Sec 11AIns 2002 No 92, Sch 4.6 [1].Sec 14AIns 1978 No 106, sec 3.Sec 14BIns 2002 No 136, Sch 2.2 [1].Sec 18AIns 1990 No 36, Sch 1 (3). Am 2002 No 92, Sch 4.6
[4].Sec 20Am 1984 No 167, Sch 1.Sec 29Am 1984 No 153, Sch 16.Sec 40Am 1979 No 27, sec 3 (c).Part 2, Div 6 (secs 50A–50F)Ins 2002 No 92, Sch 4.6 [5].Sec 51Am 1990 No 36, Sch 1 (5).Sec 53Am 1970 No 52, Second Sch.Part 3, Div 2A (secs 56A–56D)Ins 2002 No 136, Sch 2.2 [2].Part 3, Div 3, headingSubst 2002 No 92, Sch 4.6 [6].Part 3, Div 3, Subdiv 1, headingIns 1990 No 36, Sch 1 (6).Secs 57, 57AIns 1990 No 36, Sch 1 (7).Sec 57B (formerly sec 57)Renumbered 1990 No 36, Sch 1 (7). Am 1990 No 36,
60F–60J)Ins 1990 No 36, Sch 1 (9).Part 3, Div 3, Subdiv 4, headingIns 1990 No 36, Sch 1 (9).Secs 60K–60MIns 1990 No 36, Sch 1 (9).Part 3, Div 4 (secs 62A–62F)Ins 2002 No 92, Sch 4.6 [9].Sec 65Am 1977 No 11, sec 2 (b).Sec 68AIns 1977 No 11, sec 2 (c).Secs 69, 73Am 1984 No 167, Sch 1.Sec 77Am 1970 No 52, Second Sch (am 1972 No 41, Second
Sch); 1987 No 48, Sch 32; 1990 No 36, Sch 1 (10); 1999 No 31, Sch
4.52.Sec 78Ins 1993 No 95, sec 3.Schs 1–3Rep 1999 No 85, Sch 4.Sch 5Ins 1990 No 36, Sch 1 (11). Am 1993 No 46, Sch