Tennessee Case Commentaries

Obligations of Lessor to Rebuild After Total Fire Damage: EVCO Corp. v. Ross

Date: Sep 16, 1975

Obligations of Lessor to Rebuild After Total Fire Damage: EVCO Corp. v. Ross Introduction The case of EVCO Corporation v. Richard Ross and Beryl Ross (528 S.W.2d 20, Supreme Court of Tennessee, 1975)...

Separate Convictions Affirmed Under Blockburger Test in Tennessee: State v. Black

Date: Jun 17, 1975

Separate Convictions Affirmed Under Blockburger Test in Tennessee: State v. Black Introduction State of Tennessee v. John Edward Black, 524 S.W.2d 913 (Tenn. 1975), adjudicated by the Supreme Court...

Transition from "Farce and Mockery" to "Reasonable Competence" in Effective Assistance of Counsel: Baxter v. Rose

Date: May 20, 1975

Transition from "Farce and Mockery" to "Reasonable Competence" in Effective Assistance of Counsel: Baxter v. Rose Introduction Robert Baxter, the petitioner, appealed to the Supreme Court of...

Valuation of Life Estates Under Section 30-1613 T.C.A.: Insights from Tidwell v. Collins

Date: Apr 15, 1975

Valuation of Life Estates Under Section 30-1613 T.C.A.: Insights from Tidwell v. Collins Introduction Tidwell v. Collins, 522 S.W.2d 674 (Tenn. 1975), is a landmark case adjudicated by the Supreme...

Accrual of Cause of Action in Products Liability Cases: McCroskey v. Bryant Air Conditioning Company

Date: Apr 8, 1975

Accrual of Cause of Action in Products Liability Cases: McCroskey v. Bryant Air Conditioning Company Introduction McCroskey v. Bryant Air Conditioning Company, 524 S.W.2d 487 (Supreme Court of...

Precedent on Jury Instructions for Direct and Circumstantial Evidence in Criminal Trials: State v. Thompson

Date: Mar 4, 1975

Precedent on Jury Instructions for Direct and Circumstantial Evidence in Criminal Trials: State v. Thompson Introduction State v. Dee Washington Thompson, Jr. is a landmark case adjudicated by the...

Establishing the Nature of Continuing Guaranties: Farmers-Peoples Bank v. Clemmer

Date: Feb 19, 1975

Establishing the Nature of Continuing Guaranties: Farmers-Peoples Bank v. Clemmer Introduction The case of Farmers-Peoples Bank v. H.P. Clemmer and Pauline M. Clemmer (519 S.W.2d 801) adjudicated by...

Adoption of the Discovery Rule in Medical Malpractice: Norma L. Teeters v. Dr. Currey

Date: Dec 10, 1974

Adoption of the Discovery Rule in Medical Malpractice: Norma L. Teeters v. Dr. Doyle E. Currey Introduction Norma L. Teeters v. Dr. Doyle E. Currey is a landmark case decided by the Supreme Court of...

Appellate Review of Trial Judges' Discretion in Suspending Sentences and Granting Probation: John V. Stiller v. State of Tennessee

Date: Nov 13, 1974

Appellate Review of Trial Judges' Discretion in Suspending Sentences and Granting Probation: John V. Stiller v. State of Tennessee Introduction John V. Stiller v. State of Tennessee is a landmark...

Distinct Identity Test in Multiple Charges: Insights from Da v. Duchac and Robinson

Date: Feb 20, 1974

Distinct Identity Test in Multiple Charges: Insights from Da v. Duchac and Robinson Introduction The case of Da v. Duchac and Robinson (505 S.W.2d 237) adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Tennessee...

Mandatory Offense Election by Prosecution in Multiple Charge Indictments: Den v. D. Burlison

Date: Nov 20, 1973

Mandatory Offense Election by Prosecution in Multiple Charge Indictments: Den v. D. Burlison Introduction In the landmark case of Den v. D. Burlison, decided by the Supreme Court of Tennessee on...

STATE of Tennessee v. Charles Hasque Bishop (1973): Reinforcing the State's Duty in Ensuring the Right to a Speedy Trial

Date: Apr 3, 1973

STATE of Tennessee v. Charles Hasque Bishop (1973): Reinforcing the State's Duty in Ensuring the Right to a Speedy Trial Introduction In the landmark case of STATE of Tennessee v. Charles Hasque...

Reinforcement of Standards for Conviction on Circumstantial Evidence: STATE OF TENNESSEE v. Crawford

Date: Sep 8, 1971

Reinforcement of Standards for Conviction on Circumstantial Evidence: STATE OF TENNESSEE v. Crawford Introduction The case of State of Tennessee v. Harry T. Crawford, Jr. (225 Tenn. 478) represents a...

Implied Admission of Sole Proximate Negligence in Default Judgments: Limitations on Mitigation Arguments

Date: Jun 8, 1971

Implied Admission of Sole Proximate Negligence in Default Judgments: Limitations on Mitigation Arguments Introduction The case of Richard Adkisson v. Earl Huffman, Administrator of R.B. Huffman,...

Strict Statutory Compliance in Habeas Corpus Petitions: Insights from Ussery v. Avery and Henderson

Date: Oct 12, 1968

Strict Statutory Compliance in Habeas Corpus Petitions: Insights from Ussery v. Avery and Henderson Introduction The case of Walter William Ussery v. Harry S. Avery and C. Murray Henderson, decided...

Credit for Time Served in Mental Institutions Under T.C.A. Sec. 40-3102: Analysis of Bobby Marsh v. C. Murray Henderson

Date: Jan 27, 1968

Credit for Time Served in Mental Institutions Under T.C.A. Sec. 40-3102: Analysis of Bobby Marsh v. C. Murray Henderson Introduction Bobby Marsh v. C. Murray Henderson, Warden Tennessee State...

Affirmation of Habeas Corpus Dismissal in STATE OF TENNESSEE ex rel. OLLIE NEWSOM v. C. MURRAY HENDERSON

Date: Jan 27, 1968

Affirmation of Habeas Corpus Dismissal in STATE OF TENNESSEE ex rel. OLLIE NEWSOM v. C. MURRAY HENDERSON Introduction The case of STATE OF TENNESSEE ex rel. OLLIE NEWSOM v. C. MURRAY HENDERSON...

Affirmation of the Plain View Doctrine in Search and Seizure: Woodrow Sneed v. State of Tennessee

Date: Jan 9, 1968

Affirmation of the Plain View Doctrine in Search and Seizure: Woodrow Sneed v. State of Tennessee Introduction In the landmark case of Woodrow Sneed v. State of Tennessee (221 Tenn. 6), the Supreme...

Tennessee Supreme Court Affirms Dismissal of Habeas Corpus Petition Without Demonstrated Prejudice

Date: Nov 28, 1967

Tennessee Supreme Court Affirms Dismissal of Habeas Corpus Petition Without Demonstrated Prejudice Introduction The case of STATE OF TENNESSEE ex rel EDWARD EDMONDSON v. C. MURRAY HENDERSON presents...

Impartiality in Habeas Corpus Proceedings: The LEIGHTON v. HENDERSON Decision

Date: Apr 8, 1967

Impartiality in Habeas Corpus Proceedings: The LEIGHTON v. HENDERSON Decision Introduction The case of IRA Leighton v. C. Murray Henderson, Warden, decided by the Supreme Court of Tennessee in April...

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