Court of Appeals of South Carolina September 25, 1985, 0555 (South Carolina Department of Mental Health v. Estate of Guerry)

Bell, Judge:

The South Carolina Department of Mental Health brought this action against the estate of Katherine Guerry to recover the cost of medical care furnished to Miss Guerry at various periods from 1947 through 1967. The circuit court held that the Department’s claims for services furnished prior to August 30, 1966, were barred by the statute of limitations. The Department appeals.