Which of the Following Statements Is Correct

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is correct?

A) The expiry of the limitation period for an action provides the defendant with a complete defence to the action providing he sets out 'limitation' as a procedural defence in his defence.
B) The expiry of the limitation period for an action means the claimant cannot commence the action and the court will not issue it or will strike it out.
C) The expiry of the limitation period for an action will not prevent the claimant issuing proceedings but the court will consider limitation at allocation and on noting that the limitation period has expired strike out the action.
D) Provided the claimant responds to the defendants claim that the case is statute barred within 21 days the issue of limitation will be reserved to trial when the trial judge will make a decision on the issue.