Facts
A chimney was designed. Cracks formed years before they could reasonably have been found.
Issue
When does a negligence claim for damage to buildings accrue?
Held
The claim was .
Principle
A cause of action in negligence accrues when physical damage occurs, not when it is discovered.
Why it matters
Shows when time starts to run in negligence.
Cited in these chapters
Cite this page
Pirelli General Cable Works Ltd v Oscar Faber & Partners [1983] 2 AC 1 (Lanbuk) <https://www.lanbuk.com/llb/torts/cases/pirelli-v-oscar-faber> accessed 31 October 2026
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