Section 24. In the case of a suit for compensation for an act which does not give rise to a cause of action unle

24. In the case of a suit for compensation for an act which does not give rise to a cause of action unless some specific injury actually results therefrom, the period of limitation shall be computed from the time when the injury results. Illustrations. (a).—A owns the surface of a field. B owns the subsoil. B digs coal thereout without causing any immediate apparent injury to the surface, but at last the surface subsides. The period of limitation in the case of a suit by A against B runs from the time of the subsidence. (b).—A speaks and publishes of B slanderous words not actionable in themselves without special damage caused thereby. C in consequence refuses to employ B as his clerk. The period of limitation in the case of a suit by B against A for compensation for the slander does not commence till the refusal. not chargeable by reason of acknowledgment or payment made by another of them. Effect of substituting or adding new plaintiff or defendant. Proviso where original plaintiff dies. Proviso where original defendant dies. Continuing breaches and wrongs. Suit for compensation for act not actionable without special damage.