Batchelor v. Heiskell, Donelson, Bearman, Adams, Williams & Kirsch

FARMER, Judge.

This is an action for legal malpractice. The defendants, Heiskell, Donelson, Bear-man, Adams, Williams and Kirsch, et al. (hereinafter “Heiskell,” “Heiskell Donel-son” or “Defendants”), moved for summary judgment contending that the action was barred by the applicable statute of limitations. The trial court denied Defendants’ summary judgment motion.

In June 1974 Hamilton Bancshares, Inc. merged with First American Bank. In October of 1975 the plaintiffs, 1 former share holders of First American, retained Heis-kell Donelson to rescind the merger between Hamilton Bancshares and…