s 4 Exceptions
4.—(1) In any case in which the application of section 3 would to any extent conflict with public policy, that section does not apply to the extent that its application would so conflict. (2) The application of section 3 in relation to any action or proceedings conflicts with public policy to the extent that its application would cause undue hardship to a person who is, or might be made, a party to the action or proceedings. (3) Where, under a law applicable by virtue of section 3 for the purposes of any action or proceedings, a limitation period is or may be extended or interrupted in respect of the absence of a party to the action or proceedings from any specified jurisdiction or country, so much of that law as provides for the extension or interruption is to be disregarded for those purposes. (4) Subsection (3) does not apply to the extent that its application would conflict with public policy, or would cause undue hardship to a person who is, or might be made, a party to the action or proceedings.