PART I - Suits Relating to Accounts |
SL.NO. |
DESCRIPTION OF SUIT |
PERIOD OF LIMITATION |
TIME FROM WHICH PEROID BEGINS TO RUN |
1. |
For the balance due on a mutual, open and current account where there have been reciprocal demands between the parties. |
Three years |
The close of the year in which the last item admitted or proved is entered in the account; such year to be computed as in the account. |
2. |
Against a factor for an account |
Three years |
When the account is during the continuance of the agency, demanded and refused or, where no such demand is made, when the agency terminates. |
3. |
By a principal against his agent for movable property received by the latter and not accounted for. |
Three years |
When the account is during the continuance of the agency, demanded and refused or, where no such demand is made, when the agency terminates. |
4. |
Other suits by principals against agents for |
Three years |
When the neglect or misconduct becomes known to the plaintiff. |
5. |
For an account and a share of the profits of dissolved partnership |
Three years |
The date of the dissolution. |