Contract claim limitation calculator
Six years from the date of breach for simple contracts (s.5 Limitation Act 1980).
Calculator — accuracy depends on current rates
This calculator uses the rules and figures published on the dates shown. Rates, thresholds, and fees change — always verify the current figure on the official government website before paying or filing. The output is not legal advice.
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When to use this tool
You have a breach of contract claim and want to check whether you're still in time to issue. Specifically for simple contracts — claims under a deed have a 12-year limit (s.8).
Contract claim limitation
The breach date is when the obligation should have been performed and was not — not the date you discovered it.