56BEffect of order

56B Effect of order

56B Effect of order

If a court orders the extension of a limitation period for a cause of action under section 56A, the limitation period is accordingly extended for the purposes of—

(a) an action brought by the applicant in that court on the cause of action that the applicant claims to have, and

(b) section 26 (1) (b) in relation to any associated contribution action brought by the person against whom the cause of action lies.

ss 56B–56D: Ins 2002 No 136, Sch 2.2 [2]. Subst 2005 No 77, Sch 5.2 [2].