Legal Opinion
Rayner v. AIRCRAFT SPRUCE-ADVANTAGE INC.
District Court of Appeal of Florida
Decided June 18, 2010No. 5D09-635, 5D09-636PublishedCited by 8 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtLawson, J.
Robert Treat Rayner, plaintiff below, timely appeals a final summary judgment entered in favor of Irwin International, Inc., d/b/a Aircraft Spruce & Specialty Co. (“Specialty”), on statute of limitations grounds. Appellant argues that his August 25, 2008 amendment adding Specialty as a defendant should be considered timely under the relation back doctrine. The trial court found otherwise. Reviewing the matter de novo, we agree and affirm.
The underlying suit relates to an ultralight aircraft accident on August 18, 2001. Appellant alleged that his powered ultralight was being towed to altitude…
2Cases cited16 opinions
- Cabot v. Clearwater Construction CompanySupreme Court of Florida · 1956
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- Kozich v. ShahadyDistrict Court of Appeal of Florida · 1997
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3Cited by8 opinions
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