Maynard v Psc [1995] JLR 65 (17 March 1995)

The prescription period in tort actions begins from the first date on which damages could be awarded, irrespective of the plaintiff's knowledge of the injury.

Citation: [1995] JLR 65
Parties: Plaintiff: Maynard; Defendant: Psc
Jurisdiction: Jersey
Judgment Date: 17 March 1995
Procedural Posture: Civil / Judgment
Outcome: claim dismissed
Legal Topics: Prescription Period, Latent Injury, Commencement of Limitation Period

Limitation of Actions Tort Prescription Period Latent Injury Commencement of Limitation Period

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Parties

Maynard

Plaintiff

Psc

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 When does the prescription period commence in tort actions involving latent injury?

Ratio Decidendi

The prescription period in tort actions begins from the first date on which damages could be awarded, irrespective of the plaintiff's knowledge of the injury.

Court Disposition

claim dismissed