Court Opinion

ID: 9627564
Source: CourtListenerOpinion
Date Created: 2023-08-22 08:47:45.607528+00
Date Added: 2024-06-11T15:34:21.468230
License: Public Domain

Springer, J.,
concurring and dissenting:
I agree with the majority opinion that a “discovery” rule in these kinds of cases is unrealistic. I disagree, however, with the majority’s attempt to annul the statute of limitations in civil cases arising out of child sex abuse cases. I dissent from the majority opinion in this regard and, therefore, from the decision to reverse.
The legislature may choose to eliminate the statute of limitations with respect to child abuse cases. I do not think that the court should be making these kinds of major policy decisions. I find the reasoning in support of doing away with the statute of limitations to be hard to follow and a bit contrived.