Read the full judgment text of CACV 494/2019 on BabelCite. This Court of Appeal judgment was delivered on 4 November 2020 before Hon Kwan VP, Cheung JA.
Professional negligence – Limitation Ordinance – Accrual of cause of action – Damage – Diminution in value – Strike out – Appeal – Divorce proceedings – Property transfer – Time-barred claim – Costs – Plaintiff engaged defendant solicitors for divorce proceedings where Order required husband to transfer property interest. – Issue was whether cause of action accrued in 2008 when Order not enforced or later when encumbrances created. – Court held cause of action accrued in 2008 as plaintiff suffered diminution in value of asset immediately. – Appeal allowed. Strike out order made. Costs to defendant.
Legal issues: Accrual of cause of action in negligence
Outcome: Appeal allowed; amended statement of claim struck out; plaintiff's claim dismissed.
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