Scott v. Liberty Mutual Insurance

Carley, Judge.

In 1979, appellee filed a civil action against appellant. The case was brought to trial, and, on August 19,1980, appellant was granted a directed verdict. Appellee filed no appeal. On August 31, 1982, appellant filed the instant tort action against appellee, alleging that the institution of the previous suit against him was a malicious use of process. Appellee answered, raising among its other defenses the running of the statute of limitations. Appellee’s subsequent motion for summary judgment as to its statute of limitations defense was granted. It is from this order that…