Legal Opinion

Ganus v. Asher

Tennessee Supreme Court

Decided February 13, 1978PublishedCited by 4 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

OPINION

FONES, Justice.

In this workmen’s compensation case both plaintiff and defendant moved for summary judgment and the learned trial judge granted defendants’ motion and dismissed the suit.

The issue was whether defendants had five or more employees as contemplated by T.C.A. §§ 50-902(a), and 50-906(d), bringing the partnership within the coverage of the workmen’s compensation act.

On behalf of plaintiff, his own affidavit and that of C. M. Sharp, another employee of defendants assert that:

“On November 12, 1975, and for a substantial length of time prior thereto, Ash-er’s Service &…

2Cases cited3 opinions

  1. Brady v. ReedTennessee Supreme Court · 1948
  2. Threet v. CoxTennessee Supreme Court · 1949
  3. Owens v. TurnerTennessee Supreme Court · 1962

3Cited by4 opinions

  1. Garner v. ReedTennessee Supreme Court · 1993
  2. Karstens v. Wheeler Millwork, Cabinet & Supply Co.Tennessee Supreme Court · 1981
  3. Whitehead v. WatkinsTennessee Supreme Court · 1987
  4. Ice, Damione v. Dion Dave and Anita Dave (Neita Reel-Dave), d/b/a/ D&N Transportation, Inc. and/or DNT TransportationTennessee Court of Workers' Compensation Claims · 2017

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