Streeter v. Young

This is an appeal from a summary judgment entered in favor of the defendant, Gary C. Young, in a civil action brought by Samuel C. Streeter, who contends that Young was guilty of legal malpractice in his representation of Streeter in Streeter's criminal case. We affirm.

Rule 56, A.R.Civ.P., sets forth a two-tiered standard for determining whether to enter summary judgment. To enter a summary judgment, the trial court must determine: 1) that there is no genuine issue of material fact; and 2) that the moving party is entitled to a judgment as a matter of law. Rule 56;RNH, Inc. v. Beatty, 571…