Clarification on Application of Aggravating Circumstances (i)(6) and (i)(8) in Tennessee Death Penalty Cases Introduction In the landmark case of State of Tennessee v. William E. Hall and Derrick D....
Supreme Court of Tennessee Expands Tenn. Code Ann. § 20-1-119 to Include Vicariously Liable Defendants Introduction The case of Charles R. Browder and Teresa Noland Browder v. Jerry C. Morris and...
Memphis Publishing Co. v. Tennessee Petroleum Underground Storage Tank Board: Affirming the Law of the Case Doctrine in Concurrence-in-Results Only Denials Introduction The case of Memphis Publishing...
Supreme Court of Tennessee Establishes Precedent on Medical Negligence and Foreseeable Suicide Introduction In Barbara White, as the Administratrix of the Estate of Earl R. White, deceased, v....
Expert Testimony Not Required in Medical Battery Cases: Blanchard v. Kellum Introduction Blanchard v. Kellum, 975 S.W.2d 522 (Tenn. 1998), is a seminal case in Tennessee jurisprudence that addresses...
Enforcement of Clear Contract Terms and Limitations on Unjust Enrichment: Whitehaven Community Baptist Church v. Holloways Introduction The case of Whitehaven Community Baptist Church, formerly known...
Substance Over Form: Recognizing Motions to Reconsider as Rule 59.04 Motions under Tennessee Civil Procedure Introduction The case of Tennessee Farmers Mutual Insurance Company v. Joseph A. Farmer...
State v. Henning: Appellate Review of Search Warrant Validity and Evidence Consideration Introduction In State of Tennessee v. Johnny M. Henning, 975 S.W.2d 290 (Tenn. 1998), the Supreme Court of...
Tennessee Supreme Court Limits Permanent Partial Disability Awards to Most Recent Injury Impairment Introduction In the landmark case of Jim Parks v. Tennessee Municipal League Risk Management Pool,...
Applicability of the Consumer Protection Act to Insurance Companies: Insights from Win Myint v. Allstate Insurance Company Introduction The case of Win Myint and Patti K. Myint v. Allstate Insurance...
Exemption of Subsidiary Quasi-Municipal Corporations from Tennessee Workers' Compensation Act: Finister v. Humboldt General Hospital Introduction Finister v. Humboldt General Hospital, Inc., 970...
Affirming the 'Clear and Convincing Evidence' Standard in Termination of Parental Rights: Insights from In the Matter of M.W.A., Jr. Introduction The case of In the Matter of M.W.A., Jr., C.D.A.,...
Affirmation of Death Penalty in STATE of Tennessee v. Ronnie Michael Cauthern: Establishing Standards for Aggravating Circumstances and Prosecutorial Conduct Introduction The case of STATE of...
Enhanced Sentencing in Robbery Cases: Tennessee Supreme Court Upholds Application of Enhancement Factors 10 and 16 Introduction In the landmark case of STATE of Tennessee v. Mario A. Lavender and...
Pre-Accusatorial Delay and Due Process in Felony Prosecutions: Insights from STATE of Tennessee v. William Jeffery Carico Introduction The case of STATE of Tennessee v. William Jeffery Carico,...
Cribbs Affirms Death Sentence: The Boundaries of Harmless Error in Death Penalty Cases 1. Introduction The case of STATE of Tennessee v. Perry A. Cribbs (967 S.W.2d 773) presents a seminal moment in...
Supreme Court of Tennessee Redefines Open and Obvious Doctrine in Premises Liability Introduction In the landmark cases of Coln v. City of Savannah and Vancleave v. Markowski, the Supreme Court of...
Foundation Requirements for Extrinsic Evidence under Tenn. R. Evid. Rule 613(b): Insights from STATE v. Henry Lee Martin Introduction In the landmark case of STATE of Tennessee v. Henry Lee Martin,...
Effective Assistance of Counsel in STATE of Tennessee v. William J. Taylor: A Landmark Commentary Introduction STATE of Tennessee v. William J. Taylor is a pivotal case adjudicated by the Court of...
Establishing Reasonable Suspicion through Corroborated Informant Tips: Insights from STATE v. Grapel SIMPSON (1998) Introduction Case: STATE of Tennessee, Plaintiff-Appellee, v. Grapel SIMPSON,...