JENKINS v. STARNS

No. 2011-C-1170.

85 So.3d 612 (2012)

Laurie JENKINS v. Larry G. STARNS.

Supreme Court of Louisiana.

January 24, 2012.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Larry G. Starns , Denham Springs, LA, for Applicant.

Eric Fitzgerald Wright, Sr. , for Respondent.


KIMBALL, C.J.

We granted certiorari in this case to determine whether the continuous representation rule, an application of the doctrine of contra non valentem, can apply to suspend the commencement of the one-year peremptive period under La. R.S. 9:5605. For the reasons discussed herein, we reverse the court of appeal and conclude the commencement of the peremptive periods in La. R.S. 9:5605 cannot be suspended by...

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