The court found that the plaintiff's claim was time-barred under section 3(1) of the Public Authorities Limitation Act (cap 39), as the suit was filed approximately six months after the twelve-month limitation period had expired. The plaintiff did not qualify for an extension of time under section 5 of the Act, as he was not a minor, lawfully detained, or mentally sick. The court also noted that the plaintiff's attempt to obtain leave to file out of time was misdirected, as it was made under the Limitation of Actions Act (cap 22) instead of the applicable Public Authorities Limitation Act (cap 39). Consequently, the suit was dismissed for being statute-barred.