We agree with Justice Tom's opinion, for the reasons stated therein, insofar as he concludes that the statute of limitations bars the action. Therefore, we do not reach the issue of whether defendants' use of plaintiff's photograph is entitled to First Amendment protection. So doing would contravene the well-established principle that a court should not decide a case on constitutional grounds where it can be resolved on nonconstitutional grounds; a constitutional issue should...
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