Norman v. Tennessee State Board of Claims

OPINION

HARBISON, Justice.

This case involves an interpretation of a portion of the Tennessee Military Code of 1970, T.C.A. §§ 7-101 et seq. Also involved are some of the statutory provisions governing the Board of Claims, T.C.A. §§ 9-801 et seq.

Lieutenant Colonel Edward M. Norman, a member of the Tennessee National Guard, was killed in an automobile accident en route from his home to a scheduled military drill. He was survived by his widow, Mrs. La Nelle D. Norman, and two minor children. On behalf of these dependents, a claim was filed for statutory death benefits provided for members of the…