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Commonwealth v Mewett
(1997) 191 CLR 471
Key Principle
A claim in tort against the Commonwealth is governed by the State limitation statute via s.79 of the Judiciary Act 1903 (Cth). Crown immunity from limitation statutes does not assist the Commonwealth in such proceedings.
Area of Law
limitation: Crown proceedings
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