44B
In forceEffect of order
Part IIIPostponement of the bar
Division 3Extension of limitation period for defamation
44B Effect of order
If a court orders the extension of a limitation period for a cause of action under section 44A, the limitation period is accordingly extended:
(a)
for an action (the principal action) brought by the applicant in that court on the cause of action the applicant claims to have; and
(b)
for section 24(1)(b) in relation to any action to recover contribution associated with the principal action.
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