What is the limitation period for an action brought by a former employee of a bank?
New Brunswick, Canada
The following excerpt is from Cousins v. McColl-Frontenac Inc., 2006 NBQB 255 (CanLII):
11. This action was commenced on October 29, 1999. The limitation period for this action was six years. The general rule about the commencement of limitation periods is stated in Central Trust v. Rafuse, 1986 CanLII 29 (SCC), [1986] 2 S.C.R. 147 at p. 224: “ ... a cause of action arises for the purposes of a limitation period when the material facts on which it is based have been discovered or ought to have been discovered by the plaintiff by the exercise of reasonable diligence …”.
"The most advanced legal research software ever built."
The above passage should not be considered legal advice. Reliable answers to complex legal questions require comprehensive research memos. To learn more visit www.alexi.com.
Other Questions
What is the limitation period on a plaintiff’s claim in pith and substance? (New Brunswick, Canada)
What is the limitation period for a provincial claim? (New Brunswick, Canada)
What is the reasonable notice period for an employee? (New Brunswick, Canada)
What is the reasonable notice period for an employee to claim damages for non-payment of severance? (New Brunswick, Canada)
How has the court considered the tax implications of lump sum payments of spousal support compared to periodic payments of periodic payments? (New Brunswick, Canada)
What is the impact of a father’s actions at a child support hearing on access? (New Brunswick, Canada)
What is the test for making a claim for damages against a corporation in a personal injury action? (New Brunswick, Canada)
What is the test for determining whether an employee is entitled to be paid? (New Brunswick, Canada)
What is the test for failing to keep an adequate records of an employee? (New Brunswick, Canada)
What is the appropriate time for an employee to give 8 months notice? (New Brunswick, Canada)
