Background:

• Marc Cooper, the defendant, sought a summary judgment claiming that the professional negligence case against him was barred due to expiration under the limitations period.
• The plaintiffs, Shep Enterprises Ltd. and Katherine Tetford, argued that Cooper failed to inform Tetford of the need for a separate employment contract, leading to her legal issues post-business sale.

Legal Issue:

• The main issue was whether the claim against Cooper was statute-barred under the limitations law, specifically whether it was initiated outside the proscribed period.

Court's Decision:

• The court decided not to resolve the limitation issue through a summary trial due to unresolved contradictions in evidence and credibility concerns.
• It was deemed inappropriate to decide on the limitation defense without a full trial, where all evidence could be more thoroughly examined.

Outcome:

• The limitation defense will be considered alongside the main issues of professional negligence and damages at a full trial.
• Costs of the proceedings were deferred to be determined at the conclusion of the trial.