Principle

CIVIL PROCEDURE — Limitation of Actions — Accrual of Cause of Action for Continuing Injury

Area of law
CIVIL PROCEDURE
Court
Supreme Court

A continuing injury gives rise to a continuing cause of action. Each instance of the continuing wrong may restart the limitation period. The principle applies to limitation of actions. The rule distinguishes between isolated wrongs and ongoing violations. For continuing trespass or misuse, the cause…

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