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Under the Limitation Act, an acknowledgment of a debt made in writing and signed before the limitation period expires generally:

Correct answer: B. Creates a fresh limitation period from acknowledgment

  • A. Removes the debt from civil jurisdiction
  • B. Creates a fresh limitation period from acknowledgment
  • C. Makes the debt immediately criminal
  • D. Prevents any later civil remedy

Explanation

A qualifying written and signed acknowledgment made before expiry generally starts a fresh limitation period. The acknowledgment must relate to the liability and must be made while the original period is still running.

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