27 Mar 1991 [1992] QB 197; [1991] 3 WLR 383; [1991] 3 All ER 949; The Times, 3 April 1991, CA (Sir Nicolas Browne-Wilkinson VC, Bingham and Nolan LJJ)
16 Dec 1992 [1993] AC 498; [1993] 2 WLR 120; [1993] 1 All ER 322, HL(E) (Lord Templeman, Lord Bridge of Harwich, Lord Griffiths, Lord Ackner and Lord Slynn of Hadley)
LIMITATION OF ACTION — Personal injuries — Time limit, power to override — Adult plaintiff alleging sexual abuse during childhood — Date of plaintiff's knowledge that injuries significant and attributable to defendants' acts — Whether three-year limitation period applicable to intentional trespass — Whether claims statute-barred — Limitation Act 1980, ss 11(1)(4)(b), 14(1)(a)(b)(2)(3)
[1992] QB 197; [1993] AC 498; [1991] 3 WLR 383; [1993] 2 WLR 120
Stubbings v Webb [1992] QB 197; [1991] 3 WLR 383; [1991] 3 All ER 949; The Times, 3 April 1991, CA
Decision of the Court of Appeal reversed
Stubbings v Webb [1993] AC 498; [1993] 2 WLR 120; [1993] 1 All ER 322, HL(E)
Blackstones Civil Practice 2023
Tort - Personal injuries claims: date of knowledge - Significant injury
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Tort - Deliberate trespass to the person 10.13
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