Tennessee Case Commentaries

Waiver of Insurance Policy Provisions and Direct Insurer Actions: Insights from Peggy Gaston v. Tennessee Farmers Mutual Insurance Company

Date: Nov 8, 2003

Waiver of Insurance Policy Provisions and Direct Insurer Actions: Insights from Peggy Gaston v. Tennessee Farmers Mutual Insurance Company Introduction Peggy Gaston v. Tennessee Farmers Mutual...

Establishing Finality of Intestacy Orders in Probate Appeals: Henderson v. Henderson

Date: Nov 5, 2003

Establishing Finality of Intestacy Orders in Probate Appeals: Henderson v. Henderson Introduction Henderson v. Henderson is a seminal case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Tennessee in 2003. The...

Attempted Aggravated Criminal Trespass as a Lesser-Included Offense in Tennessee v. Terry

Date: Oct 31, 2003

Attempted Aggravated Criminal Trespass as a Lesser-Included Offense in State of Tennessee v. Terry Introduction State of Tennessee v. Reginald D. Terry is a pivotal case adjudicated by the Supreme...

Ensuring Due Process in Plea Agreements: Tennessee v. Mellon Commentary

Date: Oct 31, 2003

Ensuring Due Process in Plea Agreements: Tennessee v. Mellon Introduction STATE OF TENNESSEE v. JAMES A. MELLON, adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Tennessee in Knoxville on October 30, 2003,...

Termination of Parental Rights: Moore v. Davis Establishes Correct Computation Period for Abandonment

Date: Oct 21, 2003

Termination of Parental Rights: Moore v. Davis Establishes Correct Computation Period for Abandonment Introduction The case of In the Matter of D.L.B., A Minor. (No. W2001-02245-SC-R11-CV)...

Affirmation of Death Sentence Based on Circumstantial Evidence: The State of Tennessee v. Jerry Ray Davidson

Date: Oct 21, 2003

Affirmation of Death Sentence Based on Circumstantial Evidence: The State of Tennessee v. Jerry Ray Davidson Introduction State of Tennessee v. Jerry Ray Davidson is a landmark decision by the...

Unlawful Traffic Stop Leads to Suppression of Evidence in State v. Garcia

Date: Oct 2, 2003

Unlawful Traffic Stop Leads to Suppression of Evidence in State v. Garcia Introduction In the landmark case State of Tennessee v. Gonzalo Moran Garcia, decided by the Supreme Court of Tennessee in...

Timeliness of Post-Trial Motions Under Tennessee Rule 58: Insights from Binkley v. Medling

Date: Oct 1, 2003

Timeliness of Post-Trial Motions Under Tennessee Rule 58: Insights from Binkley v. Medling Introduction Michael G. Binkley, et al. v. Rodney Trevor Medling, et al., 117 S.W.3d 252 (Tenn. 2003),...

STATE OF TENNESSEE v. Gerald E. Saylor: Establishing Clear Standards for Invocation of Right to Counsel and Evidentiary Admissibility in Self-Defense Claims

Date: Oct 1, 2003

STATE OF TENNESSEE v. Gerald E. Saylor: Establishing Clear Standards for Invocation of Right to Counsel and Evidentiary Admissibility in Self-Defense Claims Introduction In the landmark case of STATE...

Res Judicata Reinforced in Sylvester Young v. Leah Lisa Barrow: A Comprehensive Commentary

Date: Sep 17, 2003

Res Judicata Reinforced in Sylvester Young v. Leah Lisa Barrow: A Comprehensive Commentary Introduction The case of Sylvester Young v. Leah Lisa Barrow (130 S.W.3d 59) adjudicated by the Court of...

Dual Roles of Defense Counsel and Prosecutor: A Conflict of Interest in Criminal Defense

Date: Sep 9, 2003

Dual Roles of Defense Counsel and Prosecutor: A Conflict of Interest in Criminal Defense Introduction In the landmark case State of Tennessee v. Jeremy White (114 S.W.3d 469), the Supreme Court of...

Establishing the Locality Standard in Medical Malpractice: Analysis of Stovall v. Clarke and McCain

Date: Sep 3, 2003

Establishing the Locality Standard in Medical Malpractice: Analysis of Stovall v. Clarke and McCain Introduction The case of Carolyn Stovall, et al. v. Lois E. Clarke, M.D., et al. (113 S.W.3d 715)...

TONY WILLIS Et Al. v. TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION: Establishing Standards for Writ of Certiorari in Prison Disciplinary Proceedings

Date: Aug 28, 2003

TONY WILLIS Et Al. v. TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION: Establishing Standards for Writ of Certiorari in Prison Disciplinary Proceedings Introduction TONY WILLIS Et Al. v. TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF...

Substantial and Material Change: Standard for Modifying Rehabilitative Alimony in Tennessee

Date: Aug 28, 2003

Substantial and Material Change: Standard for Modifying Rehabilitative Alimony in Tennessee Introduction WILLIAM HARWELL PERRY v. RICKI C. CHILDS PERRY, 114 S.W.3d 465 (Supreme Court of Tennessee,...

Supersession of Pinkston: Establishing New Procedural Framework for Delayed Appeals Under Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 28(9)(D)

Date: Jun 20, 2003

Supersession of Pinkston: Establishing New Procedural Framework for Delayed Appeals Under Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 28(9)(D) Introduction In the landmark case of State of Tennessee v. Michael D....

Establishing the Standard for Custody Modification Based on Material Change of Circumstances: Insights from Cranston v. Combs

Date: Jun 4, 2003

Establishing the Standard for Custody Modification Based on Material Change of Circumstances: Insights from Cranston v. Combs Introduction Melissa Combs Cranston v. Edward Scott Combs, 106 S.W.3d 641...

Reinstatement of Dismissed Claims Under Rule 60.02: Insights from Henry v. Goins

Date: May 14, 2003

Reinstatement of Dismissed Claims Under Rule 60.02: Insights from Henry v. Goins Introduction The case of Victoria L. Henry, et al. v. Timothy A. Goins, et al. serves as a pivotal precedent in...

Strict Adherence to Procedural Rules for Pro Se Prisoner Litigants: Hessmer v. Hessmer

Date: May 13, 2003

Strict Adherence to Procedural Rules for Pro Se Prisoner Litigants: Hessmer v. Hessmer Introduction John Allen Hessmer v. Rosa Blanca Hessmer is a notable case adjudicated by the Court of Appeals of...

Confidentiality Obligations in Professional Responsibility Proceedings: Applicability to Laypersons and Contempt Sanctions

Date: May 9, 2003

Confidentiality Obligations in Professional Responsibility Proceedings: Applicability to Laypersons and Contempt Sanctions Introduction The case of John Doe, et al. v. Board of Professional...

Dee Ann Curtis Gallaher v. Curtis J. Elam: Upholding Child Support Guidelines' Constitutionality

Date: May 3, 2003

Dee Ann Curtis Gallaher v. Curtis J. Elam: Upholding Child Support Guidelines' Constitutionality Introduction Dee Ann Curtis Gallaher v. Curtis J. Elam (104 S.W.3d 455) is a pivotal case decided by...

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