Legal Opinion

McAdams v. Canale

Tennessee Supreme Court

Decided July 20, 1956PublishedCited by 18 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtJustice Burnett

This is a Workmen’s Compensation case. Section 50-901 et seq., T.C.A. The trial court dismissed the action of the petitioner because it did not “arise out of” her employment. She has seasonably perfected her appeal, briefs have been filed and arguments heard. We now have the matter for disposition.

Since the facts in this case are undisputed the appeal presents a single question of law, to wit: Did the injuries received by the appellant arise out of her employment?

*658The appellant and her employer, Drew J. Canale were the only witnesses. Their testimony in effect establishes the facts as stated…

2Cases cited13 opinions

  1. Kern v. Southport Mill, Ltd.Supreme Court of Louisiana · 1932
  2. Thornton v. RCA Service Co.Tennessee Supreme Court · 1949
  3. Leonard v. Cranberry Furnace Co.Tennessee Supreme Court · 1924
  4. National Surety Corp. v. KempMississippi Supreme Court · 1953
  5. Hendrix v. Franklin State BankTennessee Supreme Court · 1926

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3Cited by18 opinions

  1. Woods v. Harry B. Woods Plumbing Co.Tennessee Supreme Court · 1998
  2. Knox v. BatsonTennessee Supreme Court · 1966
  3. Shubert v. SteelmanTennessee Supreme Court · 1964
  4. Lennon Company v. RidgeTennessee Supreme Court · 1967
  5. Travelers Insurance Company v. EvansTennessee Supreme Court · 1968

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