Kumar v. Hall

Bell, Presiding Justice.

Appellants-defendants contend that the trial court erred by denying their motions for summary judgment against appellee-plaintiff Loretta Hall, who had filed suit as guardian and next friend of Carl William Hall. Appellants contend that the suit is barred by the statite of limitation for “persons who are legally incompetent because of mental retardation or mental illness,” OCGA § 9-3-73 (b). Because we find that the suit is barred by that statute of limitation, we reverse the judgment.

During the period March 23, 1986 to March 28, 1986, Carl Hall *640received medical care…