Court Opinion

ID: 9720655
Source: CourtListenerOpinion
Date Created: 2023-08-26 08:38:22.479284+00
Date Added: 2024-06-11T18:24:20.248675
License: Public Domain

RUCKER, Judge,
concurring
I agree the trial court erred in denying Lowry the opportunity to cross-examine witnesses. However, I find another issue dis-positive. This dispute between the two sisters is based upon the alleged breach of a *1002written contract. The sparse record before us shows that the contract was entered over thirteen years ago well beyond the six year limitation period applicable to claims for breach of contracts for the payment of money. See Ind.Code § 34-11-2-9. Because Lanning’s claim is barred by the statute of limitations, Lanning cannot prevail as a matter of law. Therefore I would reverse outright the judgment of the trial court rather than also remanding this cause for a new trial.