Opinion ID: 1194701
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Heading: saskatchewan wrongful death act statute of limitations as barring claims against pischkes

Text: The Saskatchewan Fatal Accidents Act contains a one-year statute of limitations, while Idaho's wrongful death statute has a two-year statute of limitations. This action was commenced more than one year but less than two years after the accident. Johnsons assert that Idaho law should apply under the most significant contacts analysis. They point to the fact that the injury  Johnson's death  occurred in Idaho, as well as did some or all of Pischke's negligence which caused the accident. We, however, agree with the trial court's conclusion that the most significant contacts between Johnsons and Pischke were not with Idaho, but with Saskatchewan. Johnson and Pischke both resided in Saskatchewan, and their estates and survivors are also located there. Neither had a settled relationship with Idaho, nor did either conduct business here on a regular basis. We therefore affirm the trial court's ruling that Saskatchewan's one-year statute of limitations bars Johnsons' wrongful death claim against Pischke and his survivors.