Johnson v. Rhett

LEE, C.J., FOR THE COURT:

¶ 1. In this appeal, we must decide whether Samuel and Kathy Johnson's claims against Wythe Rhett were time-barred by the statute of limitations and, as a result, whether summary judgment in favor of Rhett was proper. Because we find the statute-of-limitations issue dispositive, we decline to address the Johnsons' other assignments of error. The case on appeal (Rhett II ) is based largely upon facts and procedural history that occurred in previous litigation between the parties (Rhett I ).

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

I. Rhett I

¶ 2. In November 2005, the Johnsons…