Harlan Lane v. Douglas Graves

This is an appeal from District Judge Oren Harris’ dismissal of appellant’s diversity complaint as to appellee Graves on the ground that it is barred by the statute of limitations. 1 We affirm the order of the district court.

The sole issue raised on appeal is whether the district court applied the proper statute of limitations. Both parties agree that under the Erie doctrine Arkansas law is controlling. The parties also agree that the complaint was not filed until four and one-half years after the cause of action arose. However, appellant Lane argues that his claim is subject to a five-year…