In a solicitor's negligence claim, the cause of action accrues when actual damage is first suffered (e.g. on execution of a mortgage deed), not when the breach occurs.
Limitation
Addresses limitation period rules for latent damage in medical negligence claims in Hong Kong.
Determines when time begins to run for negligence claims under the Hong Kong Limitation Ordinance (Cap 347), applying accrual principles to latent damage.
A contingent liability does not constitute actionable damage for limitation purposes until the contingency materialises, so time does not run until then.
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