Tyler Perry used too much of the goodness of Jesus in his movie, "Madea Goes to Jail," at least according to a new federal lawsuit obtained by TMZ.
The suit, filed by the personal representative of deceased gospel singer/songwriter Bertha James, claims Perry lifted an entire verse from a song James wrote in 1950 "When I Think of the Goodness of Jesus."
The suit claims Perry pilfered the verse and used it in "Madea" specifically, "incorporating the entire Chorus in a monologue delivered by the main character in 'Madea" referencing her deliverance from a jail sentence and leniency for repetitive criminal conduct, in a staged court proceeding presided over by 'Judge Mabeline.'" Bertha's estate, which is also suing Lionsgate Entertainment, wants unspecified damages for copyright infringement.
Source: TMZ
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