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Margie Graves appealed a trial court's order granting summary judgment to Anchor Wire Corporation of Tennessee, her former employer. Graves was terminated in 1982 for taking confidential company production reports. She argued that an employee handbook created an implied contract of employment, thereby altering her at-will status. The appellate court affirmed the summary judgment, reiterating that under Tennessee law, an employment contract for an indefinite term remains an at-will contract, allowing termination without cause. The court also noted that Graves admitted her actions warranted discipline, and the handbook did not dispute the company's right to discharge her for such misconduct.
Graves v. Anchor Wire Corp. of Tennessee is a workers' compensation case decided in Court of Appeals of Tennessee. This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
It is commonly referenced in legal research involving workers' compensation laws in Court of Appeals of Tennessee.
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Margie Graves appealed a trial court's order granting summary judgment to Anchor Wire Corporation of Tennessee, her former employer. Graves was terminated in 1982 for taking confidential company production reports. She argued that an employee handbook created an implied contract of employment, thereby altering her "at-will" status. The appellate court affirmed the summary judgment, reiterating that under Tennessee law, an employment contract for an indefinite term remains an at-will contract, allowing termination without cause. The court also noted that Graves admitted her actions warranted discipline, and the handbook did not dispute the company's right to discharge her for such misconduct.
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