Kulkov v. Botvinik

Blackburn, Judge.

Alexander Kulkov appeals the trial court’s order striking his answer and counterclaim and awarding judgment to Semen Botvinik. The underlying action arose when Botvinik sued his son, Kulkov, for money owed based on a promise to pay, fraud, deception, and theft. After the trial court found Kulkov in wilful violation of its previous discovery order, it struck Kulkov’s answer and counterclaim. The trial court then awarded damages and attorney fees to Botvinik.

1. In several enumerations of error, Kulkov contends that the trial court erred in its decision regarding his discovery…