Guzman v. C.R. Epperson Construction, Inc.

We granted leave to appeal in this case (177 Ill. 2d R. 315(a)) in order to determine whether the third-party complaint in this action was filed within the time prescribed by law. The circuit court concluded that it was not and dismissed the third-party action. The appellate court reversed. 309 Ill. App. 3d 655. For the reasons that follow, we vacate the judgment of the appellate court, reverse the judgment of the circuit court, and remand the matter to the circuit court.

BACKGROUND

On September 25, 1992, plaintiffs in the underlying action, Milton and Donna Guzman (the Guzmans) filed their…