Tort law at Cyprus
Tort law in Cyprus is governed by the Limitation of Actions Law (66(I)/2012), which outlines the time limits within which civil claims must be initiated. These limitation periods vary based on the nature of the claim.
⏳ Limitation Periods for Tort Actions
General Tort Claims: The general limitation period for civil wrongs (torts) is 6 years from the date the cause of action accrued .
Negligence, Nuisance, or Breach of Statutory Duty: Claims arising from negligence, nuisance, or breach of statutory duty have a limitation period of 3 years. However, if the claimant was unaware of the injury or damage at the time it occurred, the limitation period may be extended to 3 years from the date the claimant became aware of the injury or damage .
Personal Injury or Death: In cases involving personal injury or death resulting from a tort, the court has discretion to extend the limitation period. The claimant must apply within 2 years of the expiration of the standard limitation period, and the court will consider factors such as the claimant's ability to pursue the claim and the availability of evidence .(UK
Defamation or Malicious Falsehood: Claims for defamation or malicious falsehood must be initiated within 1 year from the date of publication of the defamatory statement .
⚖️ Legal Doctrines in Tort Law
Ex Turpi Causa Non Oritur Actio: Cypriot courts adhere to the principle that no claim arises from an illegal act. This doctrine is applied strictly, meaning that if a claim is based on an illegal or immoral act, it will not be entertained by the court .
Conspiracy: Cyprus recognizes the common law tort of conspiracy. To succeed in a claim for conspiracy, the claimant must establish that there was an agreement between two or more persons, the purpose of which was to injure the claimant, and that the acts done in execution of that agreement resulted in damage to the claimant .
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