Limitation Act Quiz

The time period of enjoyment of an easement is excluded from the 20-year limitation period if the land involved is held under a lease or life estate, and the claim is contested within three years after the lease or life estate ends.

When the legal time limit (limitation period) for filing a lawsuit ends, the right to claim possession of the property is extinguished.

This Act does not apply to cases involving easements in areas where the Indian Easements Act of 1882 is in effect.

The time limit for a lawsuit is set by the applicable law, and may be different from the general limitation period in the Schedule to this Act.

This Act does not apply to legal proceedings related to marriage and divorce.

The Indian Contract Act of 1872 is not affected by this Act.

If a special law has a shorter time limit for a lawsuit than the general time limit in the Schedule of this Act, the shorter limit applies.

This law is meant to protect the rights of people who are entitled to possess certain property, but it does so only within a specific timeframe.

A type of lawsuit where the central point of dispute is the balance due on a shared account with ongoing transactions.

A shared account where both parties have ongoing reciprocal claims. Think of a joint bank account with deposits and withdrawals.

The last recorded transaction in an account, often a payment or a withdrawal. This helps determine when the time for filing a lawsuit starts.

A period measured from the last entry in a mutual account, which sets a limit on how long one can wait before filing a lawsuit about the balance.

A person who is entrusted with managing another's property or business. It involves handling finances and trading on behalf of the principal.

A legal claim made by a principal against a factor for an account involving financial transactions.

The period of time within which someone must take legal action after a certain event occurs. This time limit can vary depending on the type of claim.

The point in time when a lawsuit can start being counted. In account disputes, it's usually the date of the last transaction.

The Limitation Act, 1963, establishes the time limits for filing lawsuits and other legal proceedings in India, except in the state of Jammu and Kashmir.

The Limitation Act, 1963, applies to the entire country of India except the state of Jammu and Kashmir.

"Applicant" refers to the person initiating a legal proceeding, including the petitioner and anyone whose estate is represented by them.

"Defendant" includes the person being sued and anyone whose estate they represent.

The "period of limitation" is the prescribed time limit for filing a lawsuit, appeal, or application, as listed in the Schedule of the Act.

"Good faith" requires acting with due care and attention. Simply having good intentions is not enough.

A "promissory note" is a written agreement in which someone promises to pay a specific sum of money to another person at a certain time or on demand.

"Tort" refers to a civil wrong that is not related to a breach of contract or a breach of trust.

A "trustee" is someone who holds property for the benefit of others, but this definition excludes benamidars, mortgagees in possession, and those who are wrongfully in possession.

This Act establishes the legal deadlines for various types of lawsuits, like those related to contracts, torts, or property rights. It aims to ensure fairness and prevent delays in the legal system.