Case Number
M2001-02098-COA-R3-CV
The cause was heard by the Chancery Court for Rutherford County, on a petition for Writ of Certiorari. The Chancellor remanded the case and ordered the City of LaVergne to provide plaintiff a hearing before the City Administrator. The City appealed. We find the appellee was an at will employee, and as such, has no property interest in his job. Therefore, a due process claim is inapplicable. Appellee relies upon the City of LaVergne Employee Manual. The Manual does not contain clear and binding language to create a contract of employment, and does not create any property rights in appellee. Therefore, the judgment of the Chancellor is reversed.
Originating Judge
Robert E. Corlew, III
Case Name
Richard Lee v. City of Lavergne
Date Filed
Dissent or Concur
No
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