An occurrence is an event. It needs to happen or to take place. (The decision of the Federal Court of Australia in the case of Law 24 March 1980 refers.)

  • The establishment of a habit is not an occurrence. (FCA Law 24 March 1980 refers.)
  • The contraction of a disease such as poliomyelitis is an occurrence.
  • The first manifestation of a disease such as asthma or of a condition such as refractive error is not an occurrence.