Cayman civil and statutory proceedings
How long is allowed for a Cayman action on a judgment?
Six years from enforceability. Bring the action required by the applicable limitation provision. An action upon a judgment is distinct from a writ of execution requiring leave under GCR Order 46. Judgment interest has a separate due-date rule.
- Period
- Six years from enforceability
- Trigger
- Date the judgment became enforceable
- Rule
- Limitation Act (1996 Revision), section 30(1)
Limitation Act (1996 Revision), section 30(1). Official current index and full primary bodies retained October 10, 2026.
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An action upon a judgment is distinct from a writ of execution requiring leave under GCR Order 46. Judgment interest has a separate due-date rule. Establish date the judgment became enforceable and the actual completion required to bring the action required by the applicable limitation provision.
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How long is allowed for a Cayman action on a judgment?
Six years from enforceability. Bring the action required by the applicable limitation provision. An action upon a judgment is distinct from a writ of execution requiring leave under GCR Order 46. Judgment interest has a separate due-date rule.
Responsible actor. Claimant bringing an action upon a judgment.
Date the judgment became enforceable.
An action upon a judgment is distinct from a writ of execution requiring leave under GCR Order 46. Judgment interest has a separate due-date rule.
An action upon a judgment is distinct from a writ of execution requiring leave under GCR Order 46. Judgment interest has a separate due-date rule.
Limitation Act (1996 Revision), section 30(1)How does this provision count time?
- Establish date the judgment became enforceable.
- Bring the action required by the applicable limitation provision.
- Use enforceability rather than automatically using pronouncement. Separately identify each interest accrual under section 30(2).
- Enforceability and interest due dates remain separate triggers. A closed Court Office cannot merge an action on judgment with execution permission.
Use enforceability rather than automatically using pronouncement. Separately identify each interest accrual under section 30(2).
Enforceability and interest due dates remain separate triggers. A closed Court Office cannot merge an action on judgment with execution permission.
Limitation Act (1996 Revision), section 30(1)Which facts prevent one automatic date?
An action upon a judgment is distinct from a writ of execution requiring leave under GCR Order 46. Judgment interest has a separate due-date rule. Establish date the judgment became enforceable and the actual completion required to bring the action required by the applicable limitation provision.
Claimant bringing an action upon a judgment establishes date the judgment became enforceable. Use enforceability rather than automatically using pronouncement. Separately identify each interest accrual under section 30(2). Six years from enforceability. Bring the action required by the applicable limitation provision. Establish the actual completion facts before calculating a final date.
A proposed completion or status boundary intersects a closure or holiday while the party seeks to bring the action required by the applicable limitation provision. Enforceability and interest due dates remain separate triggers. A closed Court Office cannot merge an action on judgment with execution permission. Establish the applicable closure and completion rule. This guide does not supply an assumed carried date.
The creditor seeks execution instead of a fresh action on the judgment. An action upon a judgment is distinct from a writ of execution requiring leave under GCR Order 46. Judgment interest has a separate due-date rule. Resolve the changed source branch and required completion. The nominal period alone does not establish this scenario.
Which conditions and exceptions apply?
- Actual procedure and branch
- An action upon a judgment is distinct from a writ of execution requiring leave under GCR Order 46. Judgment interest has a separate due-date rule.
- Count and complete the actual act
- Use enforceability rather than automatically using pronouncement. Separately identify each interest accrual under section 30(2). Enforceability and interest due dates remain separate triggers. A closed Court Office cannot merge an action on judgment with execution permission.
- Actor and required completion
- Claimant bringing an action upon a judgment. Bring the action required by the applicable limitation provision.
- An action upon a judgment is distinct from a writ of execution requiring leave under GCR Order 46. Judgment interest has a separate due-date rule.
- Claimant bringing an action upon a judgment. Date the judgment became enforceable. Bring the action required by the applicable limitation provision. An action upon a judgment is distinct from a writ of execution requiring leave under GCR Order 46. Judgment interest has a separate due-date rule.
What must the responsible actor complete?
Questions about this procedure
How long is allowed for a Cayman action on a judgment?
Does judgment date always start section 30?
Section 30(1) uses when the judgment became enforceable.
Limitation Act (1996 Revision), section 30(1)Is execution after six years always barred?
GCR Order 46 rule 2 addresses leave for a writ of execution, a distinct question.
Limitation Act (1996 Revision), section 30(1)Are interest arrears covered by the same trigger?
No. Section 30(2) runs from when the interest became due.
Limitation Act (1996 Revision), section 30(1)Does a stayed judgment need examination?
Yes. Establish enforceability rather than assuming the oral judgment date controls.
Limitation Act (1996 Revision), section 30(1)Can statutory exceptions affect the period?
Review the applicable Part III provisions and any special enactment.
Limitation Act (1996 Revision), section 30(1)What distinction should be settled first?
Whether the proposed act is an action upon judgment, execution, or recovery of interest.
Limitation Act (1996 Revision), section 30(1)Official sources and review
Provisions used (2)
| Provision | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Limitation Act (1996 Revision), section 30(1) | Check the identified procedure, event, counting rule or qualification |
| Limitation Act, sections 3, 32–39 and 44, as applicable | Check the identified procedure, event, counting rule or qualification |