Clarifying Requirements for Nunc Pro Tunc Divorce Decrees: Insights from Blackburn v. Blackburn Introduction Edwinna Ruth Blackburn v. Heath Bradley Blackburn is a pivotal case decided by the Supreme...
STATE of Tennessee v. Devin Banks Affirmation of Death Sentence Through Correct Application of Aggravating Circumstances Introduction In STATE of Tennessee v. Devin Banks, the Supreme Court of...
Clarifying Burden-Shifting in Summary Judgment: Tennessee Supreme Court Upholds BYRD v. HALL Principles Introduction The case of Michael Hannan et al. v. Alltel Publishing Co. addressed significant...
Tennessee Supreme Court Affirms Defendant's Standing to Challenge Third-Party Subpoenas in Pretrial Competency Hearings Introduction In the landmark case of State of Tennessee v. Robert Jonathan...
Tennessee Supreme Court Revisits Standards for Ineffective Assistance of Counsel Claims Involving Hearsay in Post-Conviction Proceedings Introduction Dennis Pylant v. State of Tennessee, 263 S.W.3d...
Limitations on Reasonable Suspicion: Tennessee v. Day Establishes Bounds on Citizen Informant Reliance in Traffic Stops Introduction State of Tennessee v. Tyson Lee Day, No. 263 S.W.3d 891, decided...
Duty of Care in Wrongful Death: Insights from Diane Downs ex rel. Ryan Cody Downs v. Mark Bush et al. Introduction The case of Diane Downs ex rel. Ryan Cody Downs v. Mark Bush et al. (263 S.W.3d 812)...
Establishing Employer's Duty to Third Parties in Asbestos Exposure Cases: Doug Satterfield v. Breeding Insulation Company et al. Introduction The case of Doug Satterfield v. Breeding Insulation...
Declaratory Judgments and Sovereign Immunity: Insights from Colonial Pipeline Company v. Morgan Introduction In the landmark case of Colonial Pipeline Company v. Morgan, 263 S.W.3d 827 (Tenn. 2008),...
Exigent Circumstances in Warrantless Searches of Methamphetamine Laboratories: State v. Meeks Introduction State of Tennessee v. Randy Lee Meeks et al. (262 S.W.3d 710) is a pivotal case adjudicated...
In Loco Parentis and Duty of Care in Child Neglect: Analysis of State of Tennessee v. Ariel Ben Sherman Introduction In the landmark case of State of Tennessee v. Ariel Ben Sherman, the Supreme Court...
Limitations on General Releases of Liability for On-Premises Injuries: Insights from Maggart v. Almany Realtors Introduction Maggart v. Almany Realtors, Inc., 259 S.W.3d 700 (Tenn. 2008), is a...
Clarifying "Meaningful Return to Work" in Workers' Compensation: Tryon v. Saturn Corporation Introduction Tryon v. Saturn Corporation, 254 S.W.3d 321 (Tenn. 2008), is a pivotal case adjudicated by...
Reinforcing Sentencing Discretion: The Tennessee v. Stacey Joe Carter Decision Introduction The case of STATE of Tennessee v. Stacey Joe Carter, adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Tennessee on May...
Chain of Custody and Confrontation Rights: Tennessee v. Cannon Introduction In the landmark case of State of Tennessee v. Kacy Dewayne Cannon (254 S.W.3d 287, 2008), the Supreme Court of Tennessee...
Proper Consolidation and Severance of Indictments: Insights from STATE of Tennessee v. Andre Dotson 1. Introduction STATE of Tennessee v. Andre Dotson, 254 S.W.3d 378 (Tenn. 2008), is a pivotal case...
Reinforcing the Boundaries of Propensity Evidence: State v. Rodriguez Establishes Non-Harmless Error Standard in Child Sexual Abuse Cases Introduction The case of State of Tennessee v. Edwardo...
State of Tennessee v. Michael Dale Rimmer: Affirming Standards for Death Penalty Sentencing and Mitigating Evidence Admissibility Introduction State of Tennessee v. Michael Dale Rimmer is a pivotal...
Interpreting 'Proceedings Below': Konvalinka v. Chattanooga-Hamilton County Hospital Authority on Stay Orders and Public Records Access Introduction The case of John P. Konvalinka v....
Class Action Certification Unavailable under Tennessee Consumer Protection Act and Common Law Fraud Claims in Walker v. Sunrise Pontiac-GMC Truck, Inc. Introduction In Bill Walker et al. v. Sunrise...