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The appellate court vacated the trial court's post-judgment interest award of $41,500 and remanded the case because the trial court failed to provide sufficient findings of fact and conclusions of law regarding the accrual date for post-judgment interest, as required by Tennessee Rule of Civil Procedure 52.01.
This is the second appeal of this wrongful termination of employment case. Appellant/Employee appeals the amount of post judgment interest awarded. Because the trial court's order does not comply with Tennessee Rule of Civil Procedure 52.01, we cannot conduct a meaningful review. As such, we vacate and remand.
Rosalyn Small v. Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority
What Happened
Rosalyn Small was wrongfully terminated from her job at Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority. After winning her case at trial, the court awarded her $41,500 in post-judgment interest—money that accumulates after a verdict is issued.
What the Court Decided
The appellate court sent the case back to the lower court. The judges found that the trial court didn't properly explain when the interest should start accumulating or provide clear reasons for its decision. Tennessee law requires courts to document their reasoning in writing so higher courts can review the decision fairly.
Why This Matters for Workers
This case highlights an important protection: when workers win wrongful termination cases, the court system has rules ensuring decisions are clearly documented and explained. These rules exist so both sides can understand exactly how damages are calculated. While Small's case was sent back for review rather than overturned, it reminds employers and courts that they must follow proper procedures. Workers should know their victories can be protected through appeals if courts don't follow required legal procedures.
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