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China Candy Holdings Ltd v HLB Hodgson Impey Cheng Ltd

[2025] HKCFI 304
JurisdictionHong Kong
CourtHK Court of First Instance
Year2025
StatusBinding authority

Summary

Court considered when a plaintiff first suffers damage for the purpose of determining when the limitation period for a negligence claim begins to run.

Key Principle

The court considered the question of when a plaintiff first suffers damage for the purpose of determining when the limitation period for a claim starts to run.

Area of Law

procedure

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