Notwithstanding any other prescribed limitation of actions which might otherwise appear applicable, except those provided in KRS § 413.140, a civil action, whether brought in tort or contract, arising out of any act or omission in rendering, or failing to render, professional services for others shall be brought within one (1) year from the date of the occurrence or from the date when the cause of action was, or reasonably should have been, discovered by the party injured. Time shall not commence against a party under legal disability until removal of the disability.
Effective: July 15, 1980

Terms Used In Kentucky Statutes 413.245

  • Action: includes all proceedings in any court of this state. See Kentucky Statutes 446.010
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Tort: A civil wrong or breach of a duty to another person, as outlined by law. A very common tort is negligent operation of a motor vehicle that results in property damage and personal injury in an automobile accident.
  • Year: means calendar year. See Kentucky Statutes 446.010

History: Created 1980 Ky. Acts ch. 159, sec. 2, effective July 15, 1980.