Gansert v. Corder

Knudson, J.;

Myra Lynn Gansert appeals the district court’s order of summary judgment entered in favor of Mark A. Corder. The issue on appeal is whether the district court erred in concluding that Myra and Donald Ganserts’ legal malpractice action was barred by the statute of limitations.

Gansert and her husband, Donald, retained Corder to be their attorney on claims arising out of a settlement agreement between themselves and the general contractor who built their home. Subsequently, an arbitration award in favor of the Ganserts was confirmed in the district court and then appealed to the…