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relationship test in Tennessee

5 Tennessee opinions name it 3 courts 1936–2025 1 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Tennessee courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (5)

CaseFollowedCited
Whorton v. Bocktinggreen
scotus · 2007 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025See Whorton v. Bockting, 549 U.S. 406, 419 (2007) (noting that “the relationship of that rule to the accuracy of the factfinding process is far less direct and profound”).

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Wilson v. Waverlee Homes, Inc.green
almd · 1997 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
1 sentence

2017See, e.g., Wilson v. Waverlee Homes, Inc., 954 F.Supp. 1530, 1535-36 (M.D.

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Hataway v. McKinleygreen
tenn · 1992 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003
1 sentence

2003See Hataway v. McKinley, 830 S.W.2d 53, 54 (Tenn.1992) (applying “most significant relationship” test to determine which state’s substantive law would apply to the wrongful death claim).

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Silver v. Allardgreen
ilnd · 1998 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003
1 sentence

2003Even assuming that the significant relationship test applies, however, the application of Tennessee’s futility exception to the demand requirement is not mandated. “[T]he demand requirement delineates the respective powers of the shareholder and the directors.” Silver v. Allard, 16 F.Supp.2d 966, 968-69 (N.D.Ill.1998).

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Fed. Sec. L. Rep. P 93,675 James M. Richardson v. Hamilton International Corporationgreen
ca3 · 1972 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
1 sentence

2002Richardson v. Hamilton International Corp. , 469 F.2d 1382, 1385 (3 Cir. 1972), certiorari denied, 411 U.S. 986 , S.Ct. 2271, 36 L.Ed.2d 964 (1973); T.C.

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Tennessee. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (3)

CaseCitedYears
Kamen v. Kemper Financial Services, Inc. green
scotus · 1991
2 sentences

2003Clearly, the state of incorporation has a unique interest in regulating the relationship between the shareholders and the directors, and each jurisdiction “differ[s] *87 widely in defining the circumstances under which demand on directors will be excused.” Kamen, 500 U.S. at 101-02 , 111 S.Ct. 1711 (quotation omitted).

2003Clearly, the state of incorporation has a unique interest in regulating the relationship between the shareholders and the directors, and each jurisdiction “differ[s] *87 widely in defining the circumstances under which demand on directors will be excused.” Kamen, 500 U.S. at 101-02 , 111 S.Ct. 1711 (quotation omitted).

12003–2003
Pennsylvania v. Lopinson green
scotus · 1973
1 sentence

2002Richardson v. Hamilton International Corp. , 469 F.2d 1382, 1385 (3 Cir. 1972), certiorari denied, 411 U.S. 986 , S.Ct. 2271, 36 L.Ed.2d 964 (1973); T.C.

12002–2002
Dix ex rel. Younger v. Martin green
moctapp · 1913
2 sentences

1936A right of action at law is not one open to any and all persons against any others, without reference to relationships which may exist between them.” In Dix v. Martin, 171 Mo. App., 266 , 157 S. W., 133 , *557 it was held that one standing in loco parentis cannot set np the relationship as a defense to an action in tort.

1936A right of action at law is not one open to any and all persons against any others, without reference to relationships which may exist between them.” In Dix v. Martin, 171 Mo. App., 266 , 157 S. W., 133 , *557 it was held that one standing in loco parentis cannot set np the relationship as a defense to an action in tort.

11936–1936

Where else courts name it

CA 68 (1959–2026) PA 50 (1925–2026) TX 43 (1990–2023) FL 33 (1975–2026) WA 32 (1965–2026) IL 28 (1976–2024) NJ 26 (1976–2026) NY 20 (1979–2024) NC 17 (2001–2025) CT 17 (1980–2019) WI 17 (1973–2025) AL 14 (1956–2017) MO 11 (1975–2020) MS 11 (1968–2025) MN 10 (1956–2017) AZ 9 (1982–2023) ID 9 (1982–2017) MA 9 (1987–2024) KS 8 (1965–2015) DE 8 (1990–2025) WV 8 (1981–2022) UT 8 (1953–2012) NM 7 (1980–2024) OK 7 (1990–2026) IN 6 (1979–2013) OH 6 (2000–2013) CO 6 (2001–2025) VT 6 (1998–2013) IA 6 (1971–2001) OR 6 (1977–2021) TN 5 (1936–2025) AK 5 (1967–2024) SD 5 (1992–2026) SC 5 (2012–2021) VA 4 (1988–2025) LA 4 (1989–2013) NV 4 (1996–2018) KY 3 (2006–2020) MI 3 (1998–2008) DC 3 (1987–1999) HI 3 (1972–2008) RI 2 (1991–2010) VI 2 (1992–2005) NH 2 (1980–1996) MD 2 (2011–2012)

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