Legal Opinion
James C. Hise, Jr. and wife, Brenda L. Hise, State of Tennessee, Department of Transportationm Bruce Saltsman, Commissioner
Court of Appeals of Tennessee
Decided October 8, 1997No. 02A01-9701-CV-00023PublishedCited by 5 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
FARMER, Judge.
James C. Hise, Jr. and wife, Brenda L. Hise sued the State of Tennessee, the Department of Transportation and its commissioner for damages in an inverse condemnation action. The complaint alleges that, after conveying a portion of their property to the state, they learned that the project adversely impacted their commercial property. The defendants filed a motion to dismiss on the basis of sovereign immunity. The motion was granted and the plaintiffs appealed.
Appellants contend that they are authorized to bring this action against the State pursuant to T.C.A. § 29-16-123(a). 1…
2Cases cited12 opinions
- Jenkins v. Loudon CountyTennessee Supreme Court · 1987
- Peerless Construction Co. v. BassTennessee Supreme Court · 1929
- Shell v. StateTennessee Supreme Court · 1995
- Lucius v. City of MemphisTennessee Supreme Court · 1996
- Cox v. StateTennessee Supreme Court · 1965
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