(1) A civil claim made in a criminal action, shall be entertained only where it is based on a direct, certain and actual damage.
(2) Except where otherwise provided by law, a civil claim emanating from an offence shall be barred after thirty (30)years even where it is embodied in a criminal action.
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In force from 27-07-2005
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