Kreutner v. David

Finney, Chief Justice:

The circuit court granted respondent David’s summary judgment motion, finding appellant Kreutner’s suit for breach of fiduciary duty barred by the statute of limitations. Kreutner appeals. We affirm.

Browning owned a Charleston health club. Kreutner was recruited to loan Browning $50,000 to build a pool at the club. David, an attorney, “vouched” for Browning’s creditworthiness, and offered as additional security for the loan a mortgage on three Florida lots owned by Browning. In a letter dated July 29, 1983, David wrote Kreutner’s attorney stating he would record the…