Collins v. Narup

LAWRENCE G. CRAHAN, Judge.

Tim Collins, D.C. (“Doctor”) appeals a summary judgment entered in favor of Debra Narup (“Patient”) on the ground that his cause of action for monies owed by Patient to Doctor was barred by the five-year statute of limitations set forth in section 516.120.1 We find that Doctor’s cause of action is governed by the ten-year statute of limitations set forth in section 516.110(1).2 Therefore, Doctor’s claim is not time-barred. The judgment is reversed and the cause is remanded.

The facts relevant to the issue on appeal are essentially undisputed. Patient began receiving…