When should I use the Late Knowledge Claim pathway?

Use this plan when the client's claim is filed more than six years after the breach of contract, but the client asserts late discovery of the facts under section 14 of the Limitation Act 2010.

What jurisdiction does Late Knowledge Claim apply in?

New Zealand Disputes Tribunal (national jurisdiction). This fork branches from the parent claimant plan to handle late knowledge dates, late knowledge limitation deadlines, and longstop boundaries.

What is the process for Late Knowledge Claim in National, NZ?

The practitioner evaluates the date the client discovered the facts. The late knowledge limitation deadline (discovery date + 3 years) is calculated, verifying it does not exceed the absolute 15-year longstop boundary. The practitioner drafts specific late knowledge pleadings and compiles evidence proving the discovery date. The client is coached to argue this limitation gateway. Post-hearing, the Referee's findings are reviewed.

What legislation governs Late Knowledge Claim in National, NZ?

Limitation Act 2010 - s 11 (primary limitation); s 14 (late knowledge); s 23B (absolute 15-year longstop).

New Zealand Disputes Tribunal Claim: Late Knowledge Claim

Key Dates

Hearing Date2 tasks require this

Late_Knowledge_Limitation_Date2 tasks require this

Date_of_Decision1 task requires this

Filing Date1 task requires this

Late_Knowledge_Date1 task requires this

Part of the OMPN Field StandardNew Zealand Disputes Tribunal Claim (Claimant) - Fields (a4d0df42) - 180 matter.* fields (resolved with provenance)

Field	Token	Type	Required	Defined in

Client(1)
Client name	`matter.clientName`	text	Required	inherited`matter-core`

New Zealand Disputes Tribunal Claim (Claimant) - Late Knowledge Claim

Key Dates

New Zealand Disputes Tribunal Claim (Claimant) - Late Knowledge Claim

Key Dates

Stage 1: Intake and Gateway Assessment

Calculate Late Knowledge Limitation Deadline

Conduct Late Knowledge Intake Assessment

Document Factual Basis of Late Knowledge

Stage 2: Pre-Action Demand and Dispute Creation

Time the Letter of Demand Against the Late Knowledge Deadline

Stage 3: Evidentiary Package Compilation and Document Drafting

Compile Late Knowledge Evidence Bundle

Stage 4: Claim Filing and Venue Routing

Lodge the Claim Before the Late Knowledge Period Ends

Stage 5: Service and Response Management

Confirm Notice of Hearing and Watch for a Limitation Defence

Stage 6: Hearing Preparation and Client Coaching

Coach Client on Arguing Late Knowledge Gateway

Stage 7: Hearing Attendance and Roundtable

Client Proves the Late Knowledge Date at the Hearing

Stage 8: Post-Hearing Order Management and Review

Review Referee Findings on Limitation Gateway

Draft Witness Statement on Discovery Date

Draft Late Knowledge Pleading Section