BURGETT v. FLAHERTY

No. 82-456.

663 P.2d 332 (1983)

Lyle BURGETT, Plaintiff and Appellant, v. Patrick FLAHERTY, Defendant and Respondent.

Supreme Court of Montana.

Decided May 19, 1983.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Brad L. Belke, Butte, for plaintiff and appellant.

Cresap S. McCracken, Great Falls, for defendant and respondent.


MORRISON, Justice.

The First Judicial District Court entered summary judgment in favor of Patrick Flaherty in a legal malpractice action brought by Lyle Burgett. Burgett appeals.

Burgett contends the District Court erred in concluding his claim for relief was barred by the statute of limitations and the doctrine of collateral estoppel.

The collateral estoppel issue need not be reached as the factual allegation...

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