SQE1 · Dispute Resolution
Limitation — distinguishing PI (s.11) from contract (s.5)
A supplier delivered industrial machinery to a manufacturer under a commercial sale contract. The machinery was defective and caused a fire that injured a factory worker employed by the manufacturer. The worker suffered burns and knew at once that the defective machine had caused his injuries. He wishes to bring a personal injury claim. Separately, the manufacturer wishes to sue the supplier for the purely financial loss caused by the damaged premises under their contract. The breach and the fire both occurred on 3 March 2024. Which statement best describes the relevant primary limitation periods?