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Jenkins Subway, Inc. and Rose Jenkins v. Lynn Jones

Date: 11-18-1998

Case Number: Unknown

Judge: George R. Ellis

Court: Chancery Court, Gibson County, Tennessee

Plaintiff's Attorney: Douglas W. Wilkerson and W. Lewis Jenkins, Jr. of Wilkerson Gauldin & Hayes, Dyersburg, Tennessee

Defendant's Attorney: William R. O’Bryan, Jr., C. Dale Allen and Ryan A. Kurtz of Trabue, Sturdivant & Dewitt, Nashville, Tennessee

Description:

Rose Jenkins, the widow of Ed Jenkins, an investor in Subway sandwich shop franchises, sued Lynn Jones, a manager for Subway. The action alleged breach of contract and breach of fiduciary duty and sought an accounting from Jones of the benefits received from one of the franchises, a return of benefits, damages, and other relief. Jones filed an answer in which he asserted the defense of promissory estoppel, as well as a counterclaim for deferred salary.

Outcome:

The trial court entered judgment in favor of defendant Jones.

Plaintiff's Experts:

Unknown

Defendant's Experts:

Unknown

Comments:

Plaintiffs appealed. The Court of Appeals of Tennessee, at Jackson, reversed the trial court judgment and remanded the case for further proceedings. See: 990 S.W.2nd 713 (Tenn.App. 1998). The date shown above is the date of the appellate court decision and not the trial date. Reported by JAB.

About This Case

What was the outcome of Jenkins Subway, Inc. and Rose Jenkins v. Lynn Jones?

The outcome was: The trial court entered judgment in favor of defendant Jones.

Which court heard Jenkins Subway, Inc. and Rose Jenkins v. Lynn Jones?

This case was heard in Chancery Court, Gibson County, Tennessee, TN. The presiding judge was George R. Ellis.

Who were the attorneys in Jenkins Subway, Inc. and Rose Jenkins v. Lynn Jones?

Plaintiff's attorney: Douglas W. Wilkerson and W. Lewis Jenkins, Jr. of Wilkerson Gauldin & Hayes, Dyersburg, Tennessee. Defendant's attorney: William R. O’Bryan, Jr., C. Dale Allen and Ryan A. Kurtz of Trabue, Sturdivant & Dewitt, Nashville, Tennessee.

When was Jenkins Subway, Inc. and Rose Jenkins v. Lynn Jones decided?

This case was decided on November 18, 1998.