St. Mary's Hospital Medical Center v. Tarkenton

The circuit court determined that a debt owing by Tarkenton to St. Mary’s was barred by the six-year statute of limitations. We conclude that the trial court incorrectly decided the question of law involved and therefore reverse its judgment.

Tarkenton was hospitalized at St. Mary’s Hospital Medical Center from May 22, 1972 to June 17, 1972. He was insured against some hospitalization costs under a policy issued by Republic National Life Insurance Company. On July 18, 1972, he authorized Republic to pay the benefits due him under that policy to St. Mary’s.

Republic made nine payments to St.…