Archie v. Enterprise Hosp. & Nursing Home

The question presented in this case is whether the trial court erred in granting a motion to dismiss the complaint on the ground that the statute of limitations had run. Almost five years after the occurrence of the alleged tortious conduct, Kathy A. Archie filed a two-count complaint against Enterprise Hospital and Nursing Home. The counts were styled "Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress" and "Tort of Outrageous Conduct," but the underlying facts at least arguably constitute a trespass to her person.

The statute of limitations for trespass to the person is six years. Code 1975, §…