Terry v. Eikenbary

SPINDEN, Judge.

Jack C. Terry appeals the trial court’s dismissing with prejudice his petition for compensation for professional services from Gladys M. Eikenbary. The trial court dismissed Terry’s petition on Eikenbary’s oral motion that the petition was filed beyond the statute of limitations of § 516.-120, RSMo 1986. We reverse the judgment of the trial court and remand for further proceedings.

Terry sued Eikenbary for attorney’s fees on March 21, 1991, and alleged in his petition that Eikenbary employed him to advise and consult with her on legal matters. He asserted that his employment…