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Commercial Maritime Law

Art. 221
Status unknownSaudi ArabiaRegulation

Issued by Ministry of Investment (misa.gov.sa)

1. A lawsuit arising from a contract of carriage of goods by sea shall not be Commercial Maritime Law heard after the lapse of two years from the date of receipt of the goods or from the date set for delivery. 2. The period referred to in paragraph (1) of this Article shall be suspended by means of a letter along with proof of delivery, delivery of claim-related documents, or appointment of an expert to assess the damage, in addition to any other causes prescribed by the law. 3. The right of a person, against whom a claim is made, to have recourse against a third party shall cease after the lapse of 90 days from the date on which the lawsuit was filed or from the date on which he made the payment, even if the period referred to in paragraph (1) of this Article has expired.

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