State Ex Rel. Canale Ex Rel. Hall v. Minimum Salary Department of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, Inc.

With all respect I must dissent from the Opinion of the majority in this case. This follows from the specific nature and restrictive character of the language of the discretionary appeal statute, itself.

*14The instant case involves a quo warranto action instituted in the Chancery Court of Shelby County, Part II, pursuant to the provisions of T.C.A. § 23-2801 et seq. Appellants filed a motion to dismiss pursuant to Rule 12.02 of the Rules of Civil Procedure. The Chancellor overruled the motion and granted a discretionary appeal to this Court.

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