Smothers v. Clouette

DONALD L. Corbin, Justice.

Appellant Joe Smothers appeals the order of the Lincoln County Circuit Court dismissing with prejudice his cause of action against Appellee James Clouette for legal malpractice on the ground that the statute of limitations barred the claim. Appellant contends on appeal that the trial court erred in dismissing the action either pursuant to ARCP Rule 12(b)(6) or ARCP Rule 56. Because this appeal involves a question on the law of torts, our jurisdiction is pursuant to Ark. Sup. Ct. R. 1-2 (a) (15). We believe there were genuine issues of material fact to be resolved,…