Perrine v. Henderson

Robert Allen Perrine appeals an order of dismissal in favor of Robert Eugene Henderson and Swell Construction Company, Inc. 1 On appeal, Mr. Perrine alleges that the trial court abused its discretion by dismissing his complaint for fraud on the court. After two thorough hearings, the trial court dismissed Mr. Perrine’s case, concluding that he had made numerous material misrepresentations regarding his medical history and current injuries, all of which were core issues in the case. We affirm.

Trial courts have the inherent authority to dismiss an action as a sanction when the plaintiff has…