Locke v. Andrasko’s Empirical Analysis

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2 state decisions

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1. ““In one of the texts cited by appellants, 37 C. J. 1020, although stating that, in a majority of jurisdictions, where the title or right of action vests in a personal representative, guardian, or trustee, the statute of limitations begins to run notwithstanding the minority of the beneficiary, and where the former is barred by the statute, the latter is likewise barred, but continues: “ ‘In a few jurisdictions, however, a contrary doctrine prevails, and a minor may sue within the statutory period after attaining his majority, even where the representative or trustee is barred by the statute.’ “That seems to be the settled rule in this state under our statute and the cases heretofore cited.””

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. 14 Wash. 2d 643 - Hansen v. Lindell