Tennessee Case Commentaries

Framework for Handicap Discrimination Claims Under the Tennessee Handicap Discrimination Act

Date: May 31, 2000

Framework for Handicap Discrimination Claims Under the Tennessee Handicap Discrimination Act Introduction In the landmark case of Larry W. Barnes v. The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, the Supreme...

Establishing Grounds for Termination of Parental Rights in Tennessee: Insights from In re C.W.W., N.W.W., Z.W.W., A.L.W.

Date: May 24, 2000

Establishing Grounds for Termination of Parental Rights in Tennessee: Insights from In re C.W.W., N.W.W., Z.W.W., A.L.W. Introduction The case of In re C.W.W., N.W.W., Z.W.W., A.L.W. (37 S.W.3d 467)...

Reinforcing the Primacy of Rehabilitative Alimony in Divorce Proceedings: Crabtree v. Crabtree

Date: Apr 25, 2000

Reinforcing the Primacy of Rehabilitative Alimony in Divorce Proceedings: Crabtree v. Crabtree Introduction Case: Stephen Earl Crabtree v. Nancy Choppin Crabtree Court: Supreme Court of Tennessee,...

Statutory Supremacy in Parental Liability: A Comprehensive Analysis of Adolph C. Lavin v. Ross Jordon

Date: Apr 25, 2000

Statutory Supremacy in Parental Liability: A Comprehensive Analysis of Adolph C. Lavin v. Ross Jordon Introduction The case of Adolph C. Lavin, et al. v. Ross Jordon, et al. (16 S.W.3d 362),...

State of Tennessee v. Brown Williamson Tobacco Corporation: Standards for Intervention Under Tenn. R. Civ. P. 24

Date: Apr 20, 2000

State of Tennessee v. Brown Williamson Tobacco Corporation: Standards for Intervention Under Tenn. R. Civ. P. 24 Introduction In State of Tennessee, et al. v. Brown Williamson Tobacco Corporation, et...

Admissibility of Confessions after Unlawful Detention: Insights from STATE OF TENNESSEE v. DON EDWARD CARTER

Date: Apr 18, 2000

Admissibility of Confessions after Unlawful Detention: Insights from STATE OF TENNESSEE v. DON EDWARD CARTER Introduction STATE OF TENNESSEE v. DON EDWARD CARTER, 16 S.W.3d 762 (Tenn. 2000),...

Affirmation of Death Penalty in State v. Keough: Analysis of Premeditation, Cross-Examination, and Proportionality

Date: Apr 11, 2000

Affirmation of Death Penalty in State v. Keough: Analysis of Premeditation, Cross-Examination, and Proportionality Introduction State of Tennessee v. Roy E. Keough is a seminal case adjudicated by...

Impact of Mental Retardation on Competency and Miranda Rights: STATE OF TENNESSEE v. Blackstock

Date: Apr 11, 2000

Impact of Mental Retardation on Competency and Miranda Rights: STATE OF TENNESSEE v. Blackstock Introduction State of Tennessee v. Sherman Winchester Blackstock is a pivotal case adjudicated by the...

Flemming v. State: Redefinition of "Deadly Weapon" and Implications for Lesser-Included Offenses in Tennessee Criminal Law

Date: Apr 4, 2000

Flemming v. State: Redefinition of "Deadly Weapon" and Implications for Lesser-Included Offenses in Tennessee Criminal Law Introduction In the landmark case of State of Tennessee v. Eric Flemming,...

State of Tennessee v. Barry Ritchie: Clarifying Territorial Jurisdiction in Habeas Corpus Proceedings

Date: Apr 4, 2000

State of Tennessee v. Barry Ritchie: Clarifying Territorial Jurisdiction in Habeas Corpus Proceedings Introduction In the landmark case State of Tennessee v. Barry Winfred Ritchie, decided by the...

Clarifying Volunteer Status and Notice Provisions in Liability Insurance: Insights from American Justice Insurance Reciprocal v. Hutchison

Date: Mar 28, 2000

Clarifying Volunteer Status and Notice Provisions in Liability Insurance: Insights from American Justice Insurance Reciprocal v. Hutchison Introduction In the landmark case of American Justice...

Double Jeopardy Protections and Jury Trial Rights in Criminal Contempt: Analysis of Dorothy Jane Ahern v. Robert Francis Ahern

Date: Mar 21, 2000

Double Jeopardy Protections and Jury Trial Rights in Criminal Contempt: Analysis of Dyothy Jane Ahern v. Robert Francis Ahern 1. Introduction The case of Dyothy Jane Ahern (Pierotti) v. Robert...

Foreseeability and Duty of Care in Mall Security: Staples v. CBL Associates

Date: Mar 21, 2000

Foreseeability and Duty of Care in Mall Security: Staples v. CBL Associates Introduction Staples v. CBL Associates is a pivotal case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Tennessee in 2000. The...

Expanded Liability of Taxicab Companies for Off-Duty Driver Negligence: Analysis of GLEAVES v. CHECKER CAB TRANSIT CORPORATION, INC.

Date: Feb 23, 2000

Expanded Liability of Taxicab Companies for Off-Duty Driver Negligence: Analysis of GLEAVES v. CHECKER CAB TRANSIT CORPORATION, INC. Introduction The case of Michael C. Gleaves v. Checker Cab Transit...

Compliance with the Criminal Sentencing Reform Act of 1989 in Plea Bargains: McConnell v. State of Tennessee

Date: Feb 15, 2000

Compliance with the Criminal Sentencing Reform Act of 1989 in Plea Bargains: McConnell v. State of Tennessee Introduction Michael O'Neal McConnell v. State of Tennessee is a pivotal case adjudicated...

Reevaluation of "Knowingly" in Obscenity Laws: Insights from State of Tennessee v. Pendergrass

Date: Feb 8, 2000

Reevaluation of "Knowingly" in Obscenity Laws: Insights from State of Tennessee v. Pendergrass Introduction In the landmark case of State of Tennessee v. Jerry C. Pendergrass and Broad Street Video,...

Preserving the Right to Severance in Consolidated Sexual Abuse Indictments: Insights from State v. Spicer

Date: Feb 8, 2000

Preserving the Right to Severance in Consolidated Sexual Abuse Indictments: Insights from State v. Spicer Introduction Donald P. Spicer, Appellant, v. State of Tennessee, Appellee. (12 S.W.3d 438) is...

Seizure of Identification Without Reasonable Suspicion: State v. Daniel

Date: Feb 1, 2000

Seizure of Identification Without Reasonable Suspicion: State of Tennessee v. Brian Daniel Introduction In State of Tennessee v. Brian Daniel, the Supreme Court of Tennessee addressed a pivotal...

Rape Shield Rule and Hearsay: Tennessee Supreme Court Establishes Defendant's Right to Present Defense Evidence Overrules Hearsay Exclusion

Date: Jan 25, 2000

Rape Shield Rule and Hearsay: Tennessee Supreme Court Establishes Defendant's Right to Present Defense Evidence Overrules Hearsay Exclusion Introduction In the landmark case of State of Tennessee v....

Admissibility of Opposing Expert Depositions in Medical Malpractice: White v. Vanderbilt University

Date: Dec 31, 1999

Admissibility of Opposing Expert Depositions in Medical Malpractice: White v. Vanderbilt University Introduction White v. Vanderbilt University is a pivotal case decided by the Court of Appeals of...