Rice v. Litster

SCHROEDER, Justice.

This appeal arises from a legal malpractice action brought by Roy Rice (Rice) against the Law Offices of William J. Litster, P.A. (Litster). The district court dismissed Rice’s malpractice claim on summary judgment after ruling that his claim was time barred pursuant to section 5-219(4) of the Idaho Code (I.C.). The Court affirms the decision of the district court.

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BACKGROUND AND PRIOR PROCEEDINGS

Rice hired Litster to represent him in two separate actions, Cannon Builders, Inc. v. Rice, Case No. 93595 (Ada Dist. Ct.) and Crooks Industries, Inc. v. Rice, Case No. 93407 (Ada…