Massey v. Litton

OPINION

By the Court,

Mowbray, J.:

Appellant, Bertha Massey, sued respondent, Ralph J. Litton, M.D., for malpractice. Respondent moved to dismiss on the ground that the statute of limitations barred the claim. The court granted this motion and certified its order pursuant to NRCP 54(b). Appellant appeals arguing that the district court erred in its construction of the statute of limitations. We agree. We therefore reverse and remand this matter for further proceedings consistent with this opinion.

THE FACTS

On July 27, 1976, respondent doctor performed a hip replacement operation on appellant.…