The limits of the law - when are you out of danger from liability?
The law of limitation determines how long a claimant has to bring a claim. It is a bit of a minefield, particularly for design professionals. The problem lies in the various limitation periods which may apply to the common enough arrangement between and employer and architect for the design of a building and the administration of the construction contract.
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