Harmon v. Angus R. Jessup Associates, Inc.

OPINION

HARBISON, Chief Justice.

The only issue on appeal in these consolidated cases is the constitutionality of T.C.A. §§ 28-3-201 through 205, prohibiting suits against architects, engineers, contractors and others engaged in the construction of improvements to real property after the lapse of four years from substantial completion. The trial judge held that the statutes were valid. We affirm his decision.

On May 18, 1978, plaintiff Mrs. Martha Harmon sustained severe personal injuries and the husband of plaintiff Mrs. William J. Justice received injuries from which he subsequently died when…