Twinco Romax Automotive Warehouse, Inc. v. Olson General Contractors, Inc.

OPINION

PORITSKY, Judge. *

Appellant brought this action, alleging that roof joists designed, supplied, and/or installed by respondents were defective. Respondents moved for dismissal and summary judgment, arguing that appellant’s suit was subject to the two-year statute of limitations for suits involving defects in improvements to real property. The district court agreed and dismissed appellant’s claim. On appeal, appellant contends that its claim is subject to an exception to the two-year limitations statute because the allegedly defective roof joists qualify as “equipment or machinery.”

FACTS

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