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Knox County ex rel. Schumpert v. Union Livestock Yard, Inc.

Tenn. Ct. App.May 21, 2001Cited 5 times
Plaintiff WinKnox County$30,000 awarded
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Case Details

Judge(s)
Franks, Susano, Swiney
Status — whether other courts must follow this ruling
Published
Procedural Posture — the stage the case had reached
appeal

Related Laws

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Outcome

The court affirmed that the property owner is entitled to recover expenses and attorney's fees under T.C.A. § 29-17-812 after the county's condemnation petition was dismissed. The court modified the award upward and granted attorney's fees for the appeal.

What This Ruling Means

Based on the limited information provided, this appears to be an employment law case from 2001 involving Knox County and Union Livestock Yard, Inc. However, the available details are insufficient to provide a meaningful summary of what actually happened in this dispute. The case was heard by a Tennessee Court of Appeals in May 2001, but the specific employment law issues, the court's decision, and the reasoning behind that decision are not clear from the excerpt provided. Without knowing the core facts of the case, the legal claims that were made, or how the court ruled, it's impossible to explain what this case means for workers. **What this means for workers:** Unfortunately, without more details about this case, workers cannot draw any specific lessons or insights from this ruling. To understand how any employment law case might affect your rights or protections at work, you would need to know the specific facts, legal issues, and the court's reasoning. If you're facing an employment law issue, it's best to consult with an employment attorney who can review the specific facts of your situation and provide guidance based on current law.

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