Gregory v. Hardgrove

OPINION OF THE COURT BY JUSTICE VANMETER

By statute, a tort claimant's right of action against a tortfeasor generally survives the latter's death. KRS 1 411.140. The issue we resolve in this case is whether the *912Court of Appeals erred in affirming the Pulaski Circuit Court's dismissal of Steve Gregory's claim against the heirs of Harold Hardgrove (the "Decedent") seeking to enforce a judgment lien against real property owned by the Decedent at his death. The Court of Appeals affirmed the trial court's dismissal of Gregory's complaint seeking to intervene in a foreclosure action filed by…