Murphy v. Glafenhein

GREENE, Judge.

Defendant Gene Manning d/b/a Manning Tractor, Truck and Equipment (Manning) appeals from an order filed on 23 March 1992, denying Manning’s motions to dismiss plaintiffs complaint and defendant Sylvia J. Glafenhein’s cross-claims on the grounds of lack of in personam jurisdiction and failure to state a claim upon which relief can be granted.

The facts pertinent to this appeal are as follows: On 10 July 1989, Herbert Glafenhein (Mr. Glafenhein) purchased a trailer from defendant Manning’s place of business in Sevierville, Tennessee. On 27 August 1989, Mr. Glafenhein, using the…