Banks v. Dement Const. Co., Inc.

OPINION

REID, Chief Justice.

This workers’ compensation case presents an appeal, pursuant to Rule 9, Tennessee Rules of Appellate Procedure, by the employer from the judgment of the trial court granting the employee’s motion, pursuant to Rule 60.02(5), Tennessee Rules of Civil Procedure (T.R.Civ.P.), to set aside an order dismissing the employee’s complaint. The basis on which the court relieved the employee from the final judgment is found to be legally insufficient, requiring that the judgment be reversed.

The dates on which the pleadings and orders were filed are significant. On April 2,…