Hibbard v. Taylor

COMBS, Justice.

The issue presented by this professional negligence case is whether the action is barred by statutory time limitations. Attorney Hibbard represented Taylor in an action wherein Taylor sought to rescind a contract to purchase a piece of heavy equipment, alleging that the seller had misrepresented the age of the equipment. Trial was conducted on February 9, 1988, and resulted in a directed verdict against Taylor for having failed to produce any evidence that the alleged misrepresentation was a material one.

The judgment was appealed, Hibbard continuing to represent Taylor. On…