Smith v. State

Summary

The court affirmed dismissal of Smith's takings-related claim because constitutional claims are subject to statutes of limitations and the alleged taking and conveyance occurred decades before suit. It also affirmed summary judgment for the State because Smith's substantially similar prior action had been finally dismissed, so res judicata barred the current action. The court rejected the continuing-violation theory because Smith alleged no wrongful conduct after the 1983 conveyance.