Kitching v. Ridings

On October 23,1975, plaintiff commenced this action for bodily injury which allegedly occurred on July 16,1969, when plaintiff was bitten by a horse kept by defendant. Defendant moved to dismiss the complaint on the basis that plaintiff s action was barred under the limitation provisions of sections 14 and 21 of the Limitations Act (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1975, ch. 83, pars. 15, 22), as amended. The trial court granted defendant’s motion to dismiss on December 2, 1975. Plaintiff appeals.

The following sequence of events is pertinent upon this appeal:(1) July 16, 1969: Date of alleged injury.(2) May…