Grummitt v. Sturgeon Bay Winter Sports Club of Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin

GRUBB, District Judge.

Defendant has moved for summary judgment on the ground that the cause of action is barred by the statute of limitations.

The alleged injury in suit occurred in December 1956. At that time Section 330.19(5), Wis.Stats.1955, provided for a six year period of limitations with the condition that notice of injury be given within two years after the happening of the event causing damage. In 1957, the notice requirement of this section was repealed and a three year statute of limitations was made applicable to actions for damages for personal injuries sustained on or after July…