The Statute of Limitations in a Tort Action for Malpractice

question 24

Multiple Choice

The statute of limitations in a tort action for malpractice runs from:

• A) the date when the harm occurs.
• B) the date when the harm is discovered.
• C) the date when the plaintiff determines the total amount of damages caused by the harm.
• D) either the date when the harm occurs or when it is discovered,depending on the type of damages sustained.

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