Legal Opinion
State ex rel. Lewis v. Bowman
Court of Appeals of Tennessee
Decided February 20, 1991PublishedCited by 6 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtTomlin, Presiding Judge
(Western Section).
John H. Lewis (“plaintiff” or “Lewis”) filed suit in the Chancery Court of Roane County against the City of Rockwood and its Mayor and City Council (“City” or “Council”) for wrongful discharge. Plaintiff alleged wrongful separation from his position as Superintendent of Public Works by a vote of the Council and sought damages and reinstatement to his position with City.
Following a bench trial, the chancellor held that Lewis’ termination was carried out in violation of the procedures set forth in the City Personnel Ordinance and was thus illegal. He ordered Lewis reinstated…
2Cases cited4 opinions
- Marshall & Bruce Co. v. City of NashvilleTennessee Supreme Court · 1902
- Rutherford v. City of NashvilleTennessee Supreme Court · 1935
- Wilgus v. City of MurfreesboroCourt of Appeals of Tennessee · 1975
- Barnes v. IngramTennessee Supreme Court · 1965
3Cited by6 opinions
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- City of Memphis, a Municipal Corporation v. The Civil Service Commission of the City of Memphis and Tommy MooreCourt of Appeals of Tennessee · 2004
- Harry Tusant v. City of MemphisCourt of Appeals of Tennessee · 2000
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