KIRCHNER v. RIHERD


702 S.W.2d 33 (1985)

Michael P. KIRCHNER, Movant, v. John RIHERD, Respondent.

Supreme Court of Kentucky.

Rehearing Denied February 6, 1986.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

E. Patrick Moores, Fowler, Measle & Bell, Lexington, for movant.

Charles A. Taylor, Taylor, Elam & McConnell, Lexington, for respondent.


STEPHENSON, Justice:

The trial court dismissed Riherd's complaint seeking damages for personal injuries. The trial court relied upon the rule of law that causes of action shall not be split. The Court of Appeals reversed the trial court on the theory there was no splitting of a cause of action. We granted discretionary review and reverse.

Riherd sued Kirchner in circuit court for personal injuries suffered in an automobile accident. Kirchner filed a motion...

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