Principle

LIMITATION LAW – Detinue – Nature of Action – Continuing Wrong

Area of law
LIMITATION LAW
Court
Supreme Court

Detinue is a continuing cause of action. It accrues on the date of wrongful refusal to deliver goods and continues until delivery or judgment. The continuing nature means that limitation does not bar the action if the refusal continues within the limitation period. Each day…

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