What is the test for a plaintiff to prove that her injury was not discoverable within the applicable limitation period?

Ontario, Canada


The following excerpt is from Yelda v. Vu, 2013 ONSC 4973 (CanLII):

The onus is on the plaintiff to persuade the court that the seriousness of her injury was not discoverable within the applicable limitation period. Smith v. Blackall, [2012] O.J. No. 4252

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