Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Georgia

Is this fair.

I was injured on the job.Had to file bankruptcy due to finacial difficultys.I filed a personal injury suit against this company.Four years latter they filed for summary judgement on the grounds that i did not put them on my bankruptcy petition.Before this claim was filed i payed off the bankruptcy.Was it fair for the judge to give them thier summary judgement.The bankrutcy judges dicision was before the civil judge before he made a this decision?


Asked on 7/20/00, 4:07 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Jeff Kent Kent & Merritt, P.A.

Re: Is this fair.

It is fairly common for defense attorneys to argue that there are no damages when a plaintiff fails to list a personal injury claim in bankruptcy schedules, and it often acts as a defense to damages.

The foregoing is general information only, not specific legal advice. No attorney/client relationship has been created or should be implied. I recommend that you speak with an attorney of your choosing before taking legal action.

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Answered on 9/13/00, 8:05 am


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