Matthews v. St. Paul Property & Liability Insurance

OPINION

DAUGHTREY, Justice.

This workers’ compensation case involves an appeal by the plaintiff, Leon Matthews, from an order of summary judgment in favor of the defendant insurance carrier, St. Paul Property and Liability Insurance. The order was based on the trial court’s determination that it lacked jurisdiction to hear the case. The plaintiff contends that, contrary to the trial court’s judgment, Tennessee has jurisdiction of his claim under T.C.A. § 50-6-115. We agree with this contention, and we therefore reverse the order of summary judgment and remand the cause for further proceedings.

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