Fields v. Byrd

Robert J. Gladwin, Judge.

Appellant Daniel Fields filed this appeal disputing the trial court’s order denying his motion to set aside default judgment and motion to dismiss, and granting appellee Terri Rankin Byrd’s motion to strike appellant’s amended answer and her motion to substitute parties. We reverse and dismiss.

Appellee underwent oral surgery performed by appellant on April 6, 1999, which she claims left her with a burning sensation on her tongue. After the alleged malpractice occurred, appellee executed and filed a Chapter 7 voluntary bankruptcy petition on March 24, 2000. The…