#### 14 Application of limitations periods 14 Application of limitations periods > > (1) This section applies to proceedings to which section 9 applies if: > > > > > (a) the claimant suffered damage as the result partly of the wrong of two or more persons, and > > > > > (b) one of those persons avoids liability to another of those persons (or his or her personal representative) by pleading the [Limitation Act 1969](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1969-031) or any other enactment limiting the time within which proceedings may be taken. > > > (2) The person who avoids liability is not entitled to recover damages or contribution from the other person or his or her personal representative by virtue of section 9. > > **s 14:** Am 1970 No 52, Second Sch. Rep 1973 No 9, Sch 2. Ins 2000 No 111, Sch 1 \[3\].

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