Sandford v. Manatee County

FULMER, Judge.

Donald W. Sandford and JoAnne Sand-ford appeal the adverse final summary judgment entered in their negligence action against Manatee County (“the County”). The Sandfords contend that the trial court erred in determining that their cause of action was barred by the limitations periods set forth in sections 95.11(3)(a) and 768.28(6)(a), Florida Statutes (1997). We affirm because the trial court correctly ruled that the cause of action accrued on or before March 21, 1995, when the Sand-fords informed the County in writing of the facts giving rise to their claim.

In 1995, the…