Royer Homes of Mississippi, Inc. v. Steiner

LEE, C.J.,

for the Court:

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

¶ 1. On December 30, 2003, Royer Homes of Mississippi, Inc. (Royer) was administratively dissolved. On June 9, 2004, Royer filed suit against Alison Steiner, Jack G. Price, and Adelman & Steiner, P.A. (collectively Steiner) in the Forrest County Circuit Court alleging legal malpractice. Steiner had previously represented Royer in an employment-discrimination suit, which resulted in an adverse verdict against Royer.

¶ 2. Steiner filed a motion for summary judgment on October 31, 2011. After hearing oral arguments, the trial court granted…