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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Introduction The case of IRA Leighton v. C. Murray Henderson, Warden, decided by the Supreme Court of Tennessee in April...
Coram Nobis Standard Reinforced in STATE OF TENNESSEE ex rel. Carlson and Coates v. State of Tennessee Introduction STATE OF TENNESSEE ex rel. Raymond Carlson and David Lee Coates v. State of...
Recognition of Unjust Enrichment Claims by Material Suppliers Without Privity Introduction The case of Paschall's, Inc. v. J.P. Dozier and Wife, Mrs. Ethel A. Dozier (219 Tenn. 45) adjudicated by the...
Bobby Edward Bolin v. State of Tennessee: Affirmation of Robbery Conviction and Procedural Standards Introduction Bobby Edward Bolin v. State of Tennessee, 219 Tenn. 4, 1966, is a landmark decision...
Emotional Distress Claims Require Outrageous Conduct – Medlin v. Allied Investment Co. Introduction The case of Roy Medlin and Jean Medlin v. Allied Investment Company embodies a significant judicial...
Reaffirmation of Murder Conviction in WILLIAM CHARLES STUBBS v. STATE OF TENNESSEE: Legal Principles and Implications Introduction WILLIAM CHARLES STUBBS v. STATE OF TENNESSEE is a landmark decision...
Standard for Revoking Suspended Sentences: Analysis of Bledsoe v. State of Tennessee Introduction The case of Jackie Bledsoe v. State of Tennessee (215 Tenn. 553) presents a significant examination...
Affirmation of Limited Confrontation Rights and Indictment Specificity in Tennessee Habeas Corpus Proceedings Introduction In the case of State of Tennessee ex rel. Charles Byrd v. Lynn Bomar (214...
Requirement to Charge on Circumstantial Evidence: Monts and West v. State of Tennessee Introduction Monts and West v. State of Tennessee is a pivotal case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...