| Lawson v. Hensley |
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| 712 S.W.2d 369 |
| Ky.App.,1986. |
| June 6, 1986. |
Party to land dispute in which expert had testified sued expert for civil damages based on alleged perjury. Expert moved to dismiss for failure to state claim on which relief could be granted. The Circuit Court, Knox County, Charles Luker, J., granted expert's motion, and appeal was taken. The Court of Appeals, Hayes, C.J., held that civil action for damages would not lie for perjury made during litigation either by party or witness. Affirmed. HAYES, Chief Judge: The single question to be resolved in this appeal is whether a civil action for damages lies against one who offered false testimony in other litigation. We agree with the trial court that such a claim does not state a cause of action and we affirm his order dismissing the complaint in this case. Appellants seek to recover damages for perjury from appellee, who testified as an expert in a land dispute to which appellants were parties. The trial judge dismissed appellants' complaint on the basis that it failed to state a claim upon which relief could be granted. It is the general rule that a civil action for damages will not lie for perjury made during litigation either by a party or a witness. We believe the law in Kentucky is in accord with the general rule and find appellants reliance to be misplaced as that case deals with defamation. The judgment of the Knox Circuit Court is entirely proper and is hereby affirmed. All concur. Ky.App.,1986. Lawson v. Hensley 712 S.W.2d 369 |
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