McClain v. Chavez

The trial court granted summary judgment in favor of defendant-appellee Chavez upon a finding that plaintiff-appellant McClain’s tort action was barred by the statute of limitations. Appellant appeals arguing that the court’s interpretation of the statutes involved herein was contrary to law.

The only facts relevant to determining whether summary judgment was properly granted are as follows:(1) The automobile accident involving appellant and appellee occurred on February 5, 1973;(2) Appellant was born on October 29, 1955; 1(3) The Legislature changed the age of majority from 21 to 18 years…