Defining Aggravating and Mitigating Circumstances in Capital Sentencing: Tennessee v. Richard Odom Introduction In the landmark case of STATE of Tennessee v. Richard Odom (928 S.W.2d 18, 1996), the...
Tidwell v. State of Tennessee: Reinforcing the Necessity of Offense Election to Uphold Fair Trial Standards Introduction Tidwell v. State of Tennessee (922 S.W.2d 497, 1996) serves as a pivotal case...
Precision in Jury Instructions: A Comprehensive Analysis of STATE of Tennessee v. Da Introduction The case of STATE of Tennessee v. Da (926 S.W.2d 727), adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Tennessee...
Clarification of Rule 404(b) in Sexual Offense Cases: Tennessee Supreme Court in State of Tennessee v. McCary Introduction In the landmark case of State of Tennessee v. Donald C. McCary, adjudicated...
Expanded Remedies in Inverse Condemnation and Class Action Proceedings: Analysis of Meighan v. U.S. Sprint Communications Company Introduction Meighan v. U.S. Sprint Communications Company, 924...
Overruling the "Angry Wife" Exception: State of Tennessee v. Charles William Bartram Introduction In the landmark case of State of Tennessee v. Charles William Bartram, the Supreme Court of Tennessee...
Clarifying the Law of Removal in Child Custody: Gene V. AABY v. Judy E. Aaby Strange Introduction The case of Gene V. AABY, Plaintiff-Appellee, v. Judy E. Aaby STRANGE, Defendant-Appellant (924...
Application of the Exclusionary Rule to Extended Detention Under Tenn. R. Crim. P. 5(a): Tennessee v. Huddleston Introduction Tennessee v. Huddleston is a landmark case adjudicated by the Supreme...
Media Intervention and Protective Orders: Insights from Ballard v. Herzke et al. Introduction The Supreme Court of Tennessee's decision in Ballard v. Herzke et al., 924 S.W.2d 652 (Tenn. 1996), marks...
Sealed Presentments and the Right to a Speedy Trial: Tennessee Supreme Court Establishes Precedent Introduction The case of State of Tennessee v. Terry E. Wood addresses a critical issue concerning...
Supreme Court of Tennessee Establishes Rigorous Standards for Sexual Harassment Claims in Academic Settings Introduction In the landmark case of Dr. Powell D. McClellan v. The Board of Regents of the...
Clarifying the Application of Sentencing Enhancement Factor (7) in Aggravated Sexual Battery: State v. Kissinger and State v. Roberson Introduction State of Tennessee v. Michael R. Kissinger and...
Termination of Parental Rights in Severe Child Abuse Cases: Nash-Putnam v. McCloud Introduction Jon Saxton Nash-Putnam and Sandra Elaine Nash-Putnam v. Lou Anne McCloud, 921 S.W.2d 170 (Supreme Court...
Enforceability of Physician-Patient Arbitration Agreements under the Tennessee Arbitration Act Introduction The case of Be v. Raly Buraczynski and Stanley Parker, reported in 919 S.W.2d 314, presents...
Conviction for Uncharged Offenses and Sixth Amendment Rights: STATE of Tennessee v. Wayne M. Trusty Introduction STATE of Tennessee v. Wayne M. Trusty, 919 S.W.2d 305 (Tenn. 1996), is a pivotal case...
Tennessee Supreme Court Recognizes Non-Explicit Discriminatory Conduct as Hostile Work Environment Under Civil Rights Laws Introduction In Brenda CAMPBELL v. FLORIDA STEEL CORPORATION, 919 S.W.2d 26...
Authority of Trial Judges in Plea Bargain Rejections and the Constitutionality of Aggravating Circumstances in Capital Sentencing: Insights from STATE v. HINES 1. Introduction Parties Involved:...
Ensuring Non-Discriminatory Jury Selection in Civil Cases: Insights from Wongson v. Porter Brown Limestone Co. Introduction The case of Bennie Woodson, as Administrator of the Estate of Elizabeth W....
Discovery Rule Applied in Asbestos-Related Personal Injury Claims: Statute of Limitations Commenced Upon Diagnosis Introduction The case of Herbert Wyatt, et ux. v. A-Best, Company, Inc., adjudicated...
Limiting Employer Fault Attribution in Comparative Negligence: Analysis of Da v. d E. Ridings Introduction Da v. d E. Ridings, 914 S.W.2d 79 (Tenn. 1996), adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...