Pettinger v. Carroll

Jensen, Justice.

[¶ 1] Robert Pettinger ("Pettinger") appeals from a district court judgment dismissing his lawsuit against the estate of his brother, James Pettinger ("the Estate"). The court granted summary judgment in favor of the Estate, concluding Pettinger's lawsuit was untimely and barred by the applicable statute of limitations. Pettinger contends material questions of fact exist precluding summary judgment. We affirm.

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[¶ 2] In August 2016, following the denial of Pettinger's claim against the Estate, Pettinger sued John Carroll, personal representative of the Estate. Pettinger alleged…