Thompson v. Pike

JOHNSON, Justice.

This is an attorney malpractice case in which the trial court granted summary judgment. The primary issues presented and our resolution of them are:

1. Was the appeal timely pursuant to I.A.R. 14(a)?

We conclude that the appeal was timely.

2. Did the trial court correctly grant summary judgment on the ground that the statute of limitations contained in I.C. § 5-219(4) had run before plaintiff filed this action?

We conclude that there is a genuine issue of material fact that precludes the granting of summary judgment.

3. Is there an alternative theory upon which this Court can…