Affiliation Proceedings (Prescription) (Jersey) Law 1999

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Affiliation Proceedings (Prescription) (Jersey) Law 1999

Article

1                 Abolition of period of prescription. 5

2                 Citation. 5

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Affiliation Proceedings (Prescription) (Jersey) Law 1999

1        Abolition of period of prescription

(1)     The customary law period of prescription for the institution of an action for pension alimentaire is abolished and, subject to paragraph (2), that action may be instituted at any time after the birth of the child to which it relates.

(2)     Nothing in this Article shall revive any right of action which was barred by prescription before the commencement of this Law.

2        Citation

This Law may be cited as the Affiliation Proceedings (Prescription) (Jersey) Law 1999.

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Table of Legislation History