A claim against a valuer for breach of contract may not be brought after the expiration of six years from the date on which the cause of action accrued1, that is, the date on which the breach of contract occurred2. A claim against a valuer which is founded on tort3 may not be brought after the expiration of six years from the date on which the cause of action accrued4, that is, the date on which the claimant suffered loss or damage5.
A special time limit applies to any action for damages for negligence6 where certain facts are not known
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