The Court extended the limitation period under s 23A of the Limitation of Actions Act 1958 (Vic) for a transport accident claim brought approximately two-and-a-half years out of time, finding it just and reasonable to do so where the plaintiff's explanation for the delay (forgetting advice about the limitation period) was accepted, she acted promptly once re-advised, and the defendant failed to establish specific prejudice sufficient to prevent a fair trial.
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