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| 02C01-9403-CC-00044
02C01-9403-CC-00044
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Henderson County | Court of Criminal Appeals | 09/30/96 | |
| 02C01-9508-CC-00248
02C01-9508-CC-00248
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Hardin County | Court of Criminal Appeals | 09/30/96 | |
| Cooksey vs. Shelley
01A01-9708-CV-00378
Originating Judge:Bobby H. Capers |
Wilson County | Court of Appeals | 09/30/96 | |
| Gregory Leverett v. State of Tennessee
03C01-9511-CR-00362
The appellant, Gregory Leverett, pled guilty to rape. He was sentenced to twelve years incarceration. He petitioned for post-conviction relief. The petition was dismissed as untimely. He now appeals that dismissal. We respectfully reverse and remand for an evidentiary hearing.
Authoring Judge: Paul G. Summers
Originating Judge:Hon. Douglas A. Meyer, Judge |
Knox County | Workers Compensation Panel | 09/30/96 | |
| Patty Utley, Widow of Joe Henry Utley, Deceased v. Chester County Highway Department
02S01-9602-CH-00020
This workers' compensation appeal has been referred to the Special Workers' Compensation Appeals Panel of the Supreme Court in accordance with Tenn. Code Ann. section 5-6-225(e)(3) for hearing and reporting of findings of fact and conclusions of law. The only issue on appeal is whether the chancellor abused his discretion by commuting a portion of the permanent partial disability award to a lump sum. The panel finds the judgment should be affirmed. Joe Henry Utley died as a result of an injury by accident arising out of and in the course of his employment by the Chester County Highway Department. He left a widow, Patty Utley, and four dependent children. The widow and children were awarded dependents' benefits totaling $19,2., payable at the rate of $137.17 per week. The claimant and four children - and another child of hers - were living in a 6 square foot home. She applied to the trial court for a commutation of the award for the purpose of purchasing a larger home. The proof shows and the chancellor found that she is able to wisely manage her money. The trial court ordered $45,2. paid in a lump sum and the balance periodically, as provided by statute. The chancellor found further that moving into a larger home would be in the best interest of both the claimant and the dependent children and directed that the deed be drafted in such a way as would protect the interest of all the beneficiaries. The evidence does not preponderate against that finding. Upon application by a party and approval by a proper court, benefits which are payable periodically may be commuted to one or more lump sum payment(s), if the court finds such commutation to be in the best interest of the dependents of the deceased employee and that the party seeking a lump sum payment has the ability to wisely manage and control the commuted award. Ponder v. Manchester Housing Authority, 87 S.W.2d 282 (Tenn. 1994). Such applications are not granted as a matter of course. Forkum v. Aetna Life & Casualty Insurance Company, 852 S.W.2d 23 (Tenn. 1993). The claimant has the burden of establishing, first, that a lump sum is in his or her best interest and, second, that he or she is capable of wisely managing and controlling a lump sum, but the decision whether to commute to a lump sum is within the discretion of the trial court. Bailey v. Colonial Freight Systems, Inc., 836 S.W.2d 554 (Tenn. 1992). We have independently examined the record and find that the chancellor did not abuse his discretion in allowing the partial commutation in this case. The judgment is accordingly affirmed. Costs on appeal are taxed to the defendant-appellant. 2
Authoring Judge: Joe C. Loser, Jr., Special Judge
Originating Judge:Hon. Joe C. Morris, |
Chester County | Workers Compensation Panel | 09/27/96 | |
| Patty Utley, Widow of Joe Henry Utley, Deceased v. Chester County Highway Department
02S01-9602-CH-00020
This workers' compensation appeal has been referred to the Special Workers' Compensation Appeals Panel of the Supreme Court in accordance with Tenn. Code Ann. section 5-6-225(e)(3) for hearing and reporting of findings of fact and conclusions of law. The only issue on appeal is whether the chancellor abused his discretion by commuting a portion of the permanent partial disability award to a lump sum. The panel finds the judgment should be affirmed. Joe Henry Utley died as a result of an injury by accident arising out of and in the course of his employment by the Chester County Highway Department. He left a widow, Patty Utley, and four dependent children. The widow and children were awarded dependents' benefits totaling $19,2., payable at the rate of $137.17 per week. The claimant and four children - and another child of hers - were living in a 6 square foot home. She applied to the trial court for a commutation of the award for the purpose of purchasing a larger home. The proof shows and the chancellor found that she is able to wisely manage her money. The trial court ordered $45,2. paid in a lump sum and the balance periodically, as provided by statute. The chancellor found further that moving into a larger home would be in the best interest of both the claimant and the dependent children and directed that the deed be drafted in such a way as would protect the interest of all the beneficiaries. The evidence does not preponderate against that finding. Upon application by a party and approval by a proper court, benefits which are payable periodically may be commuted to one or more lump sum payment(s), if the court finds such commutation to be in the best interest of the dependents of the deceased employee and that the party seeking a lump sum payment has the ability to wisely manage and control the commuted award. Ponder v. Manchester Housing Authority, 87 S.W.2d 282 (Tenn. 1994). Such applications are not granted as a matter of course. Forkum v. Aetna Life & Casualty Insurance Company, 852 S.W.2d 23 (Tenn. 1993). The claimant has the burden of establishing, first, that a lump sum is in his or her best interest and, second, that he or she is capable of wisely managing and controlling a lump sum, but the decision whether to commute to a lump sum is within the discretion of the trial court. Bailey v. Colonial Freight Systems, Inc., 836 S.W.2d 554 (Tenn. 1992). We have independently examined the record and find that the chancellor did not abuse his discretion in allowing the partial commutation in this case. The judgment is accordingly affirmed. Costs on appeal are taxed to the defendant-appellant. 2
Authoring Judge: Joe C. Loser, Jr., Special Judge
Originating Judge:Hon. Joe C. Morris, |
Chester County | Workers Compensation Panel | 09/27/96 | |
| Lisa Hughes v. Mtd Products, Inc., Cub Cadet Division
02S01-9602-CH-00019
This workers' compensation appeal has been referred to the Special Workers' Compensation Appeals Panel of the Supeme Court in accordance with Tenn. Code Ann. _ 5-6-225(e)(3) for hearing and reporting to the Supreme Court of findings of fact and conclusions of law. Lisa Hughes, ("plaintiff") has appeal ed from the judgment of the trial court denying her claim for workers' compensation benefits on the grounds that she failed to carry her burden of proof as to any permanent partial disability. On appeal, the only issue presented by plaintiff is whether the evidence preponderates against the judgment of the trial court. For the reasons hereafter stated, we find that it does not. Plaintiff was employed as an assembly line worker for MTD Products, Inc. ("defendant"), which were engaged primarily in building lawnmowers. In December 1992 she injured her neck and shoulder while lifting a lawnmower deck onto an assembly line. She was initially seen by Dr. White and then by Dr. Joseph P. Rowland, a neurosurgeon. Dr. Rowland found that her problems were muscular in origin and returned her to work with no restrictions and no permanent impairment on February 15, 1993. In April 1993, plaintiff claimed to have sustained a work-related injury to her low back while lifting a l awnmower frame onto a motor. At that time, plaintiff received outpatient treatment by Dr. Jack Pettigrew, who also referred her to Dr. Larry David Johnson, a local orthopedic surgeon. Dr. Johnson treated her as an outpatient, performing among other things x-rays, a CT scan, and myelogram, all of which were normal. On June 21, 1993, Dr. Johnson released her to return to work and confirmed that plaintiff could return to work for full duty with no permanent impairment on July 22, 1993. 2
Authoring Judge: Per Curiam
Originating Judge:Hon. George Ellis, Judge |
Haywood County | Workers Compensation Panel | 09/27/96 | |
| Lisa Hughes v. Mtd Products, Inc., Cub Cadet Division
02S01-9602-CH-00019
This workers' compensation appeal has been referred to the Special Workers' Compensation Appeals Panel of the Supeme Court in accordance with Tenn. Code Ann. _ 5-6-225(e)(3) for hearing and reporting to the Supreme Court of findings of fact and conclusions of law. Lisa Hughes, ("plaintiff") has appeal ed from the judgment of the trial court denying her claim for workers' compensation benefits on the grounds that she failed to carry her burden of proof as to any permanent partial disability. On appeal, the only issue presented by plaintiff is whether the evidence preponderates against the judgment of the trial court. For the reasons hereafter stated, we find that it does not. Plaintiff was employed as an assembly line worker for MTD Products, Inc. ("defendant"), which were engaged primarily in building lawnmowers. In December 1992 she injured her neck and shoulder while lifting a lawnmower deck onto an assembly line. She was initially seen by Dr. White and then by Dr. Joseph P. Rowland, a neurosurgeon. Dr. Rowland found that her problems were muscular in origin and returned her to work with no restrictions and no permanent impairment on February 15, 1993. In April 1993, plaintiff claimed to have sustained a work-related injury to her low back while lifting a l awnmower frame onto a motor. At that time, plaintiff received outpatient treatment by Dr. Jack Pettigrew, who also referred her to Dr. Larry David Johnson, a local orthopedic surgeon. Dr. Johnson treated her as an outpatient, performing among other things x-rays, a CT scan, and myelogram, all of which were normal. On June 21, 1993, Dr. Johnson released her to return to work and confirmed that plaintiff could return to work for full duty with no permanent impairment on July 22, 1993. 2
Authoring Judge: Per Curiam
Originating Judge:Hon. George Ellis, |
Haywood County | Workers Compensation Panel | 09/27/96 | |
| Danny J. Adams v. Liberty Mutual Insurance Company and Plumley Companies, Inc.
02S01-9512-CV-00132
This worker's compensation appeal has been referred to the special worker's compensation appeals panel of the Supreme Court in accordance with Tenn. Code Ann. _50-6-225(e)(3) for hearing and reporting to the Supreme Court of findings of fact and conclusions of law.
Authoring Judge: Cornelia A. Clark, Special Judge
Originating Judge:Hon. C. Creed Mcginley |
Henry County | Workers Compensation Panel | 09/27/96 | |
| Danny J. Adams v. Liberty Mutual Insurance Company and Plumley Companies, Inc.
02S01-9512-CV-00132
This worker's compensation appeal has been referred to the special worker's compensation appeals panel of the Supreme Court in accordance with Tenn. Code Ann. _50-6-225(e)(3) for hearing and reporting to the Supreme Court of findings of fact and conclusions of law.
Authoring Judge: Cornelia A. Clark, Special Judge
Originating Judge:Hon. C. Creed Mcginley, |
Henry County | Workers Compensation Panel | 09/27/96 | |
| 02A01-9211-CV-00327
02A01-9211-CV-00327
Originating Judge:James E. Swearengen |
Shelby County | Court of Appeals | 09/26/96 | |
| 02A01-9505-CV-00112
02A01-9505-CV-00112
Originating Judge:George H. Brown |
Shelby County | Court of Appeals | 09/26/96 | |
| 03C01-9604-CC-00152
03C01-9604-CC-00152
Originating Judge:J. Kenneth Porter |
Cocke County | Court of Criminal Appeals | 09/25/96 | |
| 03C01-9510-CR-00336
03C01-9510-CR-00336
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Hamilton County | Court of Criminal Appeals | 09/25/96 | |
| 03A01-9604-CV-00123
03A01-9604-CV-00123
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Hamilton County | Court of Appeals | 09/25/96 | |
| 01-9511-CV-00242
01-9511-CV-00242
Originating Judge:Dick Jerman, Jr. |
Gibson County | Court of Appeals | 09/25/96 | |
| 02A01-9510-CH-00238
02A01-9510-CH-00238
Originating Judge:George R. Ellis |
Gibson County | Court of Appeals | 09/25/96 | |
| 02A01-9506-GS-00133
02A01-9506-GS-00133
Originating Judge:Max Seaton |
Hardin County | Court of Appeals | 09/25/96 | |
| 03C01-9511-CC-00364
03C01-9511-CC-00364
Originating Judge:Lynn W. Brown |
Carter County | Court of Criminal Appeals | 09/25/96 | |
| 01-9511-CV-00242
01-9511-CV-00242
Originating Judge:Dick Jerman, Jr. |
Gibson County | Court of Appeals | 09/25/96 | |
| 01A01-9604-CH-00148
01A01-9604-CH-00148
Originating Judge:John Walton West |
Dickson County | Court of Appeals | 09/25/96 | |
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Court of Appeals | 09/25/96 | ||
| 02A01-9506-CV-00122
02A01-9506-CV-00122
Originating Judge:James E. Swearengen |
Shelby County | Court of Appeals | 09/25/96 | |
| 02A01-9507-CV-00152
02A01-9507-CV-00152
Originating Judge:Julian P. Guinn |
Hardin County | Court of Appeals | 09/25/96 | |
| 03C01-9212-CR-00431
03C01-9212-CR-00431
Originating Judge:Mary Beth Leibowitz |
Knox County | Court of Criminal Appeals | 09/25/96 |