In re: Estate of Roy W. Barnett

IN THE COURT OF APPEALS OF TENNESSEE AT JACKSON SEPTEMBER 21, 2004 Session IN RE: ESTATE OF ROY W. BARNETT, DECEASED Direct Appeal from the Chancery Court for Haywood County No. P-1489 George R. Ellis, Chancellor No. W2003-02530-COA-R3-CV - Filed January 20, 2005 This appeal arises out of a claim filed against Decedent’s estate by the Bureau of TennCare. Decedent’s estate filed an exception to the claim arguing that such claim was barred because Decedent was not provided with notice of the State of Tennessee’s recovery provisions as required by section 71-5-118(l) of the Tennessee Code. The…