Legal Opinion

Jose v. Equifax, Inc.

Tennessee Supreme Court

Decided October 3, 1977PublishedCited by 46 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

OPINION

HARBISON, Justice.

In this workmen’s compensation case the employer’s motion to dismiss for failure to state a claim was sustained by the trial judge. The allegations of the complaint are quite brief and are very general in their nature. The record does not indicate that any attempt was made to amend them, either before or after the employer’s motion was ruled upon.

The complaint alleges an employer-employee relationship under the workmen’s compensation law, notice to the employer, and an entitlement to disability benefits together with medical and hospital expenses. The factual…

2Cases cited9 opinions

  1. Brown Shoe Company v. ReedTennessee Supreme Court · 1961
  2. McKenzie v. Campbell and Dann Manufacturing Co.Tennessee Supreme Court · 1962
  3. Minton v. LeonardTennessee Supreme Court · 1967
  4. Chapman v. Aetna Casualty & Surety Co.Tennessee Supreme Court · 1968
  5. Buck & Simmons Auto & Electric Supply Co. v. KestersonTennessee Supreme Court · 1952

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3Cited by46 opinions

  1. Reeser v. Yellow Freight System, Inc.Tennessee Supreme Court · 1997
  2. Dunlavey v. Economy Fire & Casualty Co.Supreme Court of Iowa · 1995
  3. Goodloe v. StateTennessee Supreme Court · 2001
  4. Smith v. Lincoln Brass Works, Inc.Tennessee Supreme Court · 1986
  5. Cunningham v. Shelton Security Service, Inc.Tennessee Supreme Court · 2001

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