Legal Opinion
Heisler v. Rogers
Michigan Court of Appeals
Decided January 26, 1982No. Docket 54480PublishedCited by 15 opinions
1Per curiam
On March 22, 1972, defendant performed a laminectomy on Carl Heisler and left a piece of needle which had broken off in plaintiff Carl Heisler’s back. On August 16, 1979, plaintiffs commenced this action in Wayne County Circuit Court. Defendant filed a motion for accelerated judgment based on the statute of limitations. The trial court granted the defendant’s motion. Plaintiffs appeal from that order as of right.
The statute of limitations for malpractice is two years. MCL 600.5805(4); MSA 27A.5805(4). Accrual of the claim is governed by MCL 600.5838; MSA 27A.5838, which states:
"A claim based…
2Cases cited11 opinions
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- Kelleher v. MillsMichigan Court of Appeals · 1976
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