Establishing the Search Standard for School Resource Officers: R.D.S. v. STATE of Tennessee Introduction R.D.S. v. STATE of Tennessee is a pivotal case decided by the Supreme Court of Tennessee on...
Establishing Escape as a Continuing Offense: Insights from State of Tennessee v. Susan M. Gilliam Campbell Introduction State of Tennessee v. Susan Marie Gilliam Campbell, 245 S.W.3d 331 (Tenn....
Illegal Disenfranchisement and Habeas Corpus: Randy L. May v. Howard W. Carlton Establishes New Precedent 1. Introduction In the landmark case of Randy L. May v. Howard W. Carlton, Warden, the...
Keyt v. Keyt: Supreme Court of Tennessee Establishes Criteria for Valuation of Separate Property in Divorce Introduction Keyt v. Keyt, 244 S.W.3d 321 (Tenn. 2007), is a pivotal case decided by the...
Tennessee Supreme Court Upholds Affirmative Defense in Sexual Harassment and Retaliation Claims Introduction In the landmark case of Tammie C. Allen v. Sidney McPhee et al. (240 S.W.3d 803), decided...
Durable Power of Attorney Validates Arbitration Waivers in Nursing Home Admissions under Tennessee Uniform Arbitration Act Introduction The case of Dorothy Owens, as Conservator of Mary Francis King...
Tennessee v. Gomez: Strengthening Sixth Amendment Protections in Sentencing Enhancements Introduction Tennessee v. Gomez is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of Tennessee, addressing the...
Authority of Durable Power of Attorney in Beneficiary Designations: Analysis of Tennessee Farmers Life Reassurance Co. v. Linda Rose 1. Introduction The case of Tennessee Farmers Life Reassurance...
Limiting Employer Comparative Fault under Tennessee Workers' Compensation: Troup v. Fischer Steel Corporation Introduction Jerry T. Troup, Jr. v. Fischer Steel Corporation is a landmark case decided...
Defining Dispositive Certified Questions in Tennessee Judicial Appeals: The Dailey Decision Introduction In the landmark case State of Tennessee v. Kenneth C. Dailey, III, decided by the Supreme...
Settlements' Scope in Workers' Compensation: The Impact of Prior Settlements on Subsequent Claims in Wilhelm v. Krogers Introduction The case Michael Wilhelm v. Krogers, d/b/a Peyton's Southeastern...
Unconstitutional 'Frisk and Sit' During Traffic Stops: STATE of Tennessee v. Eric Berrios Introduction STATE of Tennessee v. Eric Berrios (235 S.W.3d 99) is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court...
Upholding Traditional Hearsay Exceptions: A Comprehensive Analysis of State v. Lewis and the Confrontation Clause Introduction State of Tennessee v. Sabrina Renee Lewis, 235 S.W.3d 136 (Tenn. 2007),...
Supreme Court of Tennessee Limits Class Action Tolling for Statutes of Limitations in Employment Termination Cases Introduction The case of Anthony TIGG et al. v. PIRELLI TIRE CORPORATION et al. (232...
Tennessee Supreme Court Restricts Pretermitted Heir Claims: Overruling ROSE v. STALCUP Introduction Elizabeth Lanier v. Stephen L. Rains et al., 229 S.W.3d 656 (Tenn. 2007), represents a pivotal...
Impact of Ineffective Assistance of Counsel in Ronnie Finch v. State of Tennessee 1. Introduction Ronnie Finch v. State of Tennessee, 226 S.W.3d 307, is a pivotal case adjudicated by the Supreme...
Admissibility of Expert Testimony on Eyewitness Identification: State of Tennessee v. Arthur T. Copeland Introduction State of Tennessee v. Arthur T. Copeland, 226 S.W.3d 287 (Tenn. 2007), is a...
Affirming State Habeas Corpus Access for Dual-State and Federal Sentence Inmates in Federal Custody Introduction The case of Joseph Faulkner, a/k/a Jerry Faulkner v. State of Tennessee (226 S.W.3d...
Reversing the Statutory Barrier: Adverse Possession in Cumulus Broadcasting, Inc. v. Jay W. Shim Introduction The case of Cumulus Broadcasting, Inc. et al. v. Jay W. Shim et al. presents a pivotal...
Reaffirmation of Duress Defense Standards in Tennessee: Insights from State of Tennessee v. Bledsoe Introduction State of Tennessee v. Bledsoe, 226 S.W.3d 349 (Tenn. 2007), is a pivotal case in...