In The Matter of S.L.O.

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF TENNESSEE AT JACKSON November 13, 2003 Session STATE OF TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN’S SERVICES v. SARAH OWENS, ET AL., IN THE MATTER OF S.L.O. Appeal by permission from the Court of Appeals, Eastern Section Circuit Court for Haywood County No. 3533 Clayburn L. Peeples, Judge No. W2002-00905-SC-R11-CV - Filed March 11, 2004 This case presents an issue of jurisdiction–whether the circuit court or the Court of Appeals has the authority to hear and decide this appeal from the juvenile court. We hold that the Circuit Court for Haywood County has jurisdiction to hear…