Hughes Development Co. v. Omega Realty Co.

ROBERTSON, Judge.

We granted transfer in this case, Mo. Const, art. V, section 10, to consider whether the five-year statute of limitations for contract actions contained in section 516.120(1), RSMo 1994, or the ten-year statute of limitations for writings contained in section 516.110(1), RSMo 1994, applies to an action to recover money allegedly earned and payable under a written contract for services. We hold that the ten-year limit applies, reverse the judgment of the trial court and remand for further, consistent proceedings.

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Hughes Development Company (“Hughes”) and Omega Realty Company…