Gibson v. Casto

Thompson, Justice.

We granted a writ of certiorari to the Court of Appeals in Gibson v. Casto, 233 Ga. App. 403 (504 SE2d 705) (1998), to clarify Division 1 of that opinion. We now hold that a stipulated extension of time within which to file an answer and defensive pleadings, also extends the time to file a compulsory counterclaim which would otherwise be time-barred.

This professional liability action had its genesis when plaintiffs sued Mary Y. Gibson for damages resulting from an automobile collision. Her insurer, Preferred Risk, entered into settlement negotiations on her behalf, and, by…