Dooley v. Hot Springs Family YMCA

Darrell Hickman, Justice.

The question is one of statutory construction. The legislature undoubtedly made a mistake when it created an exception to the usual four year statute of limitations applicable to suits for personal injuries caused by the defective design of construction projects. An exception was intended to be made for those injured during the fourth year after substantial completion of such a project, allowing an extra year to bring suit. The legislation actually stated that an exception was being made for those injured during the third year after substantial completion of…