Trice v. Moyers

OPINION

HARBISON, Justice.

In this case an unsuccessful plaintiff in a civil action has sought relief from the judgment of the trial court and has moved for a new trial upon the basis that he was deprived of effective appellate review without fault on his part. Relief is claimed under Rule 60.02, Tennessee Rules of Civil Procedure.

The action was instituted by respondent for an accounting for alleged partnership profits. Petitioner counterclaimed, seeking an accounting and reimbursement for losses sustained in a number of cattle purchases and sales in which the parties were involved.

Several…