78Characterisation of limitation laws

#### 78 Characterisation of limitation laws 78 Characterisation of limitation laws > > (1) In this section— > > > > limitation law means a law (including but not limited to this Act) that provides for the limitation or exclusion of any liability or the barring of a right of action in respect of a claim by reference to the time when a proceeding on, or the arbitration of, the claim is commenced. > > > (2) A limitation law of the State is to be regarded as part of the substantive law of the State. > > > (3) This section extends to a cause of action that arose before the commencement of this section, but does not apply to proceedings instituted before the commencement of this section. > > **s 78:** Ins 1993 No 95, sec 3.