Bell v H. & V. Engineers [1985] JLR 241 (02 September 1985)

The limitation period for an action for contribution between joint tortfeasors is three years from the date the party claiming contribution is held liable for the tort.

Citation: [1985] JLR 241
Parties: Applicant: Bell; Respondent: H. & V. Engineers
Jurisdiction: Jersey
Judgment Date: 02 September 1985
Procedural Posture: Tort Joint Tortfeasors Contribution / Judgment
Outcome: action barred by limitation period
Legal Topics: Joint Tortfeasors, Contribution, Limitation of Actions

Tort Law Joint Tortfeasors Contribution Limitation of Actions

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Parties

Bell

Applicant

H. & V. Engineers

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Tort Joint Tortfeasors Contribution / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Does the three-year limitation period under the Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Jersey) Law, 1960, art. 2 apply to actions for contribution between joint tortfeasors?
2 When does the cause of action for contribution accrue?

Ratio Decidendi

The limitation period for an action for contribution between joint tortfeasors is three years from the date the party claiming contribution is held liable for the tort.

Court Disposition

action barred by limitation period