Keaton Co. v. Kolby

The appeals in these two cases present the same legal question and, therefore, are being considered together. That question is: When does the statute of limitations begin to run in an action against an attorney for malpractice?

The statute of limitations for malpractice actions, R. C. 2305.11, reads in pertinent part:

“An action for * * * malpractice * * * shall be brought within one year after the cause thereof accrued * *

In cases involving physicians, the rule, as expressed in Wyler v. Tripi (1971), 25 Ohio St. 2d 164, is as follows:

“Under R. C. 2305.11, a cause of action for medical…