LIMITATION ACT 1985 - SECT 51 Set-off etc

LIMITATION ACT 1985 - SECT 51

If, in an action (the principal action ), a claim is made by way of set-off, counterclaim or cross-action, the claim, for this Act—

        (a)     is a separate action; and

        (b)     is, as against a person against whom the claim is made, brought on the only or earlier of such of the following dates as are applicable:

              (i)     the date when he or she becomes a party to the principal action;

              (ii)     the date when he or she becomes a party to the claim.