Tennessee Case Commentaries

Affirmation of Death Sentence in the Case of STATE v. MIDDLEBROOKS: A Comprehensive Legal Analysis

Date: Jul 7, 1999

Affirmation of Death Sentence in the Case of State of Tennessee v. Donald Ray Middlebrooks: A Comprehensive Legal Analysis Introduction The case of State of Tennessee v. Donald Ray Middlebrooks, 995...

Enforcement of Liquidated Damages Clauses in Employment Contracts: Guiliano v. Cleo, Inc.

Date: Jun 29, 1999

Enforcement of Liquidated Damages Clauses in Employment Contracts: Guiliano v. Cleo, Inc. Introduction In the landmark case of Anthony P. Guiliano v. Cleo, Inc., the Supreme Court of Tennessee...

Establishing Intent in Felony Murder: Insights from STATE OF TENNESSEE v. STEVEN B. BUGGS

Date: Jun 29, 1999

Establishing Intent in Felony Murder: Insights from STATE OF TENNESSEE v. STEVEN B. BUGGS Introduction STATE OF TENNESSEE v. STEVEN B. BUGGS is a landmark case decided by the Supreme Court of...

Void vs. Voidable Sentences: Insights from Taylor and GWIN v. STATE of Tennessee

Date: Jun 22, 1999

Void vs. Voidable Sentences: Insights from Taylor and GWIN v. STATE of Tennessee Introduction The case of Taylor and GWIN v. STATE of Tennessee, decided by the Supreme Court of Tennessee in 1999,...

Proper Authority of Trial Courts in Sentence Revocation: State v. Taylor

Date: Jun 8, 1999

Proper Authority of Trial Courts in Sentence Revocation: State v. Taylor Introduction State of Tennessee v. Ronnie William (Billy) Taylor, 992 S.W.2d 941 (Tenn. 1999), is a significant appellate...

Imputation of Income in Child Support: Brooks v. Brooks Establishes Higher Standards

Date: Jun 2, 1999

Imputation of Income in Child Support: Brooks v. Brooks Establishes Higher Standards Introduction Deborah Lorraine Brooks v. Rickey Lamar Brooks, 992 S.W.2d 403, adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...

Affirmation of Felony Murder and Aggravated Burglary Convictions: State v. Langford

Date: Jun 2, 1999

Affirmation of Felony Murder and Aggravated Burglary Convictions: State v. Langford Introduction State of Tennessee v. George Langford, 994 S.W.2d 126 (Tenn. 1999), is a significant case adjudicated...

Judicial Estoppel and Jurisdictional Discretion in Child Custody Cases: Murphy v. Marcus

Date: May 25, 1999

Judicial Estoppel and Jurisdictional Discretion in Child Custody Cases: Murphy v. Marcus 1. Introduction In the landmark case of Lorraine Burton Spiers Marcus v. Trent Wright Marcus, 993 S.W.2d 596...

Election of Offenses and Unanimous Verdicts in Child Sexual Abuse Cases: Insights from STATE v. BROWN

Date: Apr 20, 1999

Election of Offenses and Unanimous Verdicts in Child Sexual Abuse Cases: Insights from State of Tennessee v. James A. Brown Introduction The case of State of Tennessee v. James A. Brown (992 S.W.2d...

Affirmation of Arrest Requirement for Search Incident to Arrest: State of Tennessee v. Bobby Crutcher

Date: Apr 13, 1999

Affirmation of Arrest Requirement for Search Incident to Arrest: State of Tennessee v. Bobby Crutcher Introduction The case of State of Tennessee v. Bobby Crutcher (989 S.W.2d 295) presented a...

Comprehensive Consideration Required in Denying Pretrial Diversion: Tennessee Supreme Court Sets New Procedural Standard

Date: Mar 9, 1999

Comprehensive Consideration Required in Denying Pretrial Diversion: Tennessee Supreme Court Sets New Procedural Standard Introduction In the landmark case of State of Tennessee v. Carolyn L. Curry,...

Reaffirming the Comparative Fitness Standard: Prohibition of Race-Based Considerations in Child Custody Decisions – Parker v. Parker

Date: Mar 9, 1999

Reaffirming the Comparative Fitness Standard: Prohibition of Race-Based Considerations in Child Custody Decisions – Parker v. Parker Introduction Teri Michelle Parker v. Richard Ken Parker, 986...

Affirmation of Abuse of Process Requirements: Ulterior Motive Insufficient Without Improper Use of Process

Date: Mar 2, 1999

Affirmation of Abuse of Process Requirements: Ulterior Motive Insufficient Without Improper Use of Process Introduction The case of Frances Miller Bell by Janet Snyder, Conservator Attorney-In-Fact,...

Tennessee Supreme Court Upholds Jacumin Test for Search Warrants Over Citizen Informant Presumptions in State v. Stevens et al.

Date: Feb 2, 1999

Tennessee Supreme Court Upholds Jacumin Test for Search Warrants Over Citizen Informant Presumptions in State v. Stevens et al. Introduction In the landmark case of State of Tennessee v. Gerald...

Apportionment of Permanent Total Disability in Multiple Injury Workers' Compensation Claims: Seals v. England/Corsair Upholstery Manufacturing Company, Inc.

Date: Jan 12, 1999

Apportionment of Permanent Total Disability in Multiple Injury Workers' Compensation Claims: Seals v. England/Corsair Upholstery Manufacturing Company, Inc. Introduction The case of Linda S. Seals...

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