Worley v. Weigels, Inc.
Tennessee Supreme Court
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION
REID, Justice.
This case presents for review the liability of a seller of alcoholic beverages to a person under 21 years of age. 1 The trial court granted summary judgment of no liability to the seller. The Court of Appeals reversed on the finding that the ease presents issues for the jury. This Court finds that, pursuant to public policy expressly declared by the legislature regarding liability for the sale of intoxicating liquors, the seller in this case is not liable for the injuries alleged, as a matter of law.
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For purposes of summary judgment, the facts are not in dispute. At about…
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