32 Tennessee opinions name it 2 courts 1872–1966 0 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.
| Case | Followed | Cited |
|---|---|---|
Hudson v. Philadelphia Life Ins. Co.green1 sentence1939Tbe rule of tbe principal’s liability is stated in tbe case of Hudson v. Philadelphia Life Insurance Co., 152 Tenn., 691, 702, 280 , S. W., 403, 406, as follows: “Tbe rule is well settled that tbe liability of a principal for tbe act of bis agent in instituting a malicious prosecution or causing a false arrest or imprisonment is dependent upon whether tbe principal previously authorized or subsequently ratified it, ox whether tbe act was within tbe scope of tbe agent’s employment. . . .” Tbe statement of this principle is followed by numerous citations, and a review of tbe authorities to which | 1 | 1 |
Scott v. Brandongreen1 sentence1938In tbe case of Scott v. Brandon, 125 Tenn., 314, 317, 318 , 143 S. W., 601 , tbe court said: “While it is true a replevin suit cannot be instituted on tbe pauper oath, .the reason is that in sucb an action there is a transfer of tbe property from tbe defendant to tbe plaintiff, immediately upon tbe bringing of tbe suit, before tbe right of tbe conflicting claims is determined. | 1 | 1 |
| Bamberger v. Citizens' Street Railway Co.green | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
|---|---|---|
| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Tennessee. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
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Flowers v. Aetna Casualty & Surety Co.
neutral
1 sentence1966Tbe trial judge, in sustaining tbe plea in abatement, relied upon tbe cases of Chambers v. Sanford and Treadway, 154 Tenn. 134 , 289 S.W. 533 (1926) and Flowers v. Aetna Casualty & Surety Co., 189 Tenn. 603 , 212 S.W.2d 595 (1948). | 1 | 1966–1966 |
Chambers v. Sanford and Treadway
green
2 sentences1966Tbe trial judge, in sustaining tbe plea in abatement, relied upon tbe cases of Chambers v. Sanford and Treadway, 154 Tenn. 134 , 289 S.W. 533 (1926) and Flowers v. Aetna Casualty & Surety Co., 189 Tenn. 603 , 212 S.W.2d 595 (1948). 1966Tbe trial judge, in sustaining tbe plea in abatement, relied upon tbe cases of Chambers v. Sanford and Treadway, 154 Tenn. 134 , 289 S.W. 533 (1926) and Flowers v. Aetna Casualty & Surety Co., 189 Tenn. 603 , 212 S.W.2d 595 (1948). | 1 | 1966–1966 |
Johnson v. Utah-Idaho Cent. Ry. Co.
green
2 sentences1960Tbe brief of defendant-in-error quotes from tbe Utah case of Johnson v. Utah-Idaho Central Railway Company, 68 Utah 309 , 249 P. 1036, 1038 . 1960Tbe brief of defendant-in-error quotes from tbe Utah case of Johnson v. Utah-Idaho Central Railway Company, 68 Utah 309 , 249 P. 1036, 1038 . | 1 | 1960–1960 |
Morris v. Bolling
green
2 sentences1959Morris v. Bolling, 31 Tenn. App. 577 , 218 S. W. (2d) 754 . 1959Morris v. Bolling, 31 Tenn. App. 577 , 218 S. W. (2d) 754 . | 1 | 1959–1959 |
Johnson v. State
neutral
2 sentences1958Wilcox v. State, 94 Tenn. 106 , 28 S.W. 312 ; Johnson v. State, 100 Tenn. 254 , 45 S.W. 436 , and McElroy v. State, 146 Tenn. 442 , 242 S.W. 883 . 1958Wilcox v. State, 94 Tenn. 106 , 28 S.W. 312 ; Johnson v. State, 100 Tenn. 254 , 45 S.W. 436 , and McElroy v. State, 146 Tenn. 442 , 242 S.W. 883 . | 1 | 1958–1958 |
Wilcox v. State
green
2 sentences1958Wilcox v. State, 94 Tenn. 106 , 28 S.W. 312 ; Johnson v. State, 100 Tenn. 254 , 45 S.W. 436 , and McElroy v. State, 146 Tenn. 442 , 242 S.W. 883 . 1958Wilcox v. State, 94 Tenn. 106 , 28 S.W. 312 ; Johnson v. State, 100 Tenn. 254 , 45 S.W. 436 , and McElroy v. State, 146 Tenn. 442 , 242 S.W. 883 . | 1 | 1958–1958 |
McElroy v. State
green
1 sentence1958Wilcox v. State, 94 Tenn. 106 , 28 S.W. 312 ; Johnson v. State, 100 Tenn. 254 , 45 S.W. 436 , and McElroy v. State, 146 Tenn. 442 , 242 S.W. 883 . | 1 | 1958–1958 |
Rogers v. State
green
2 sentences1957Tbe brief of tbe State states that if tbe killing bad been an accident tbe rule in Rogers v. State, 196 Tenn. 263 , at pages 266 and 267, 265 S.W.2d 559 would apply; tbe crime there charged was second degree murder by reason of an accidental killing by an automobile driven by one who was wilfully intoxicated and knowingly driving an automobile at a dangerous rate of speed on tbe highways with knowledge tbat bis so doing was perilous to every person on tbe highway. 1957Tbe brief of tbe State states that if tbe killing bad been an accident tbe rule in Rogers v. State, 196 Tenn. 263 , at pages 266 and 267, 265 S.W.2d 559 would apply; tbe crime there charged was second degree murder by reason of an accidental killing by an automobile driven by one who was wilfully intoxicated and knowingly driving an automobile at a dangerous rate of speed on tbe highways with knowledge tbat bis so doing was perilous to every person on tbe highway. | 1 | 1957–1957 |
Borches & Co. v. Arbuckle Bros.
green
1 sentence1954Borches & Co. v. Arbuckle Brothers, 111 Tenn. 498 , 78 S. W. 266 ; Balderacchi v. Ruth, 36 Tenn. App. 421 , 256 S. W. (2d) 390 ; Gibson’s Suits in Chancery, Fourth Edition, Sections 441, 443, and 470. | 1 | 1954–1954 |
Balderacchi v. Ruth
green
2 sentences1954Borches & Co. v. Arbuckle Brothers, 111 Tenn. 498 , 78 S. W. 266 ; Balderacchi v. Ruth, 36 Tenn. App. 421 , 256 S. W. (2d) 390 ; Gibson’s Suits in Chancery, Fourth Edition, Sections 441, 443, and 470. 1954Borches & Co. v. Arbuckle Brothers, 111 Tenn. 498 , 78 S. W. 266 ; Balderacchi v. Ruth, 36 Tenn. App. 421 , 256 S. W. (2d) 390 ; Gibson’s Suits in Chancery, Fourth Edition, Sections 441, 443, and 470. | 1 | 1954–1954 |
Lunn v. Ealy
green
2 sentences1953Tbe defendant contends that tbe matter of tbe *645 damages is primarily for the jury to determine and that a verdict of the jury concurred in by the Trial Judge should not be overturned, citing Lunn v. Ealy, 176 Tenn. 374 , 141 S. W. (2d) 893 and other cases of similar holding. 1953Tbe defendant contends that tbe matter of tbe *645 damages is primarily for the jury to determine and that a verdict of the jury concurred in by the Trial Judge should not be overturned, citing Lunn v. Ealy, 176 Tenn. 374 , 141 S. W. (2d) 893 and other cases of similar holding. | 1 | 1953–1953 |
Blatt v. Blatt
green
2 sentences1950On appeal tbis was reversed, tbe Court saying: “Tbe doctrine of estoppel cannot operate as a bar to tbe right of plaintiff in error to maintain tbis action. ’ ’ In Blatt v. Blatt, 79 Colo. 57 , 243 P. 1099, 1103 , 57 A. L. 1950On appeal tbis was reversed, tbe Court saying: “Tbe doctrine of estoppel cannot operate as a bar to tbe right of plaintiff in error to maintain tbis action. ’ ’ In Blatt v. Blatt, 79 Colo. 57 , 243 P. 1099, 1103 , 57 A. L. | 1 | 1950–1950 |
Cannon v. Apperson
green
1 sentence1948In the record here, we find no evidence of matters that would induce us to modify the rule made in Cannon v. Apperson, supra. However, since the cause of action accrued when the receiver was appointed on March 27, 1940, and suit was not brought until July 30,1941, we think that interest at 6% per annum *93 sliould.be allowed on tbe judgment from-and after tbe date on wliicb tbe original bill was filed. (6) Tbe defendants will pay tbe costs of tbe cause. | 1 | 1948–1948 |
McClain v. Kingsport Improvement Corp.
neutral
1 sentence1945Corp., 147 Tenn., 130 , 245 S. W. 837 , furnish application by this Court of tbe test stated in Barragar v. Industrial Commission, supra. In tbe Norwood Case tbe employee was injured while returning on tbe employer’s train from a visit to his fatber-in-law. | 1 | 1945–1945 |
Lea Et Ux. v. State
green
2 sentences1945Her case mnst be reversed on authority of Lea v. State, 181 Tenn. 378 , 181 S. W. (2d) 351 . 1945Her case mnst be reversed on authority of Lea v. State, 181 Tenn. 378 , 181 S. W. (2d) 351 . | 1 | 1945–1945 |
Taylor v. Sledge
neutral
1 sentence1944"While counsel for complainant insist that under Taylor v. Sledge, 110 Tenn., 263 , 75 S. W., 1074 , tbe filing of tbe record for writ of error amounted to an appearance in tbe cause, tbe court pointing out in tbe latter case that tbe aggrieved defendant bad bis remedy by a suit in chancery to enjoin tbe proceedings. | 1 | 1944–1944 |
Blanton v. Hall
neutral
2 sentences1944Tbe defendants contend that Blanton v. Hall, 49 Tenn., 423 , is authority for tbeir right to file tbe record for writ of error without entering tbeir appearance. 1944Tbe defendants contend that Blanton v. Hall, 49 Tenn., 423 , is authority for tbeir right to file tbe record for writ of error without entering tbeir appearance. | 1 | 1944–1944 |
Barnes v. Noel
green
1 sentence1943Barnes v. Noel, 131 Tenn., 126 , 174 S. W., 276 . | 1 | 1943–1943 |
Achy v. Holland
green
1 sentence1938J., 451, sec. 27; Achy v. Holland, 76 Tenn., 510, 512 , 8 Lea, 510 , 512; Western Automobile Cas. | 1 | 1938–1938 |
Tennessee Central Railway Co. v. Zearing
green
1 sentence1935Tennessee Central Railway Co. v. Zearing, 2 Tenn. App., 451, 454 , and-authorities there cited. | 1 | 1935–1935 |
Bell v. Bowers Stores, Inc.
neutral
1 sentence1935Bell v. Bowers Stores, 3 Tenn. App., 590 . | 1 | 1935–1935 |
Nashville Railway & Light Co. v. Harrison
green
1 sentence1935Nashville Railway & Light Co. v. Harrison, 5 Tenn. App., 22 , and eases there cited. *675 Tbe motion for directed verdict should have been sustained. | 1 | 1935–1935 |
Schwartz v. Johnson
green
2 sentences1935Tbe rule is further illustrated in Schwartz v. Johnson, 152 Tenn. 586 , 280 S. W. 32 , 47 A. L. 1935Tbe rule is further illustrated in Schwartz v. Johnson, 152 Tenn. 586 , 280 S. W. 32 , 47 A. L. | 1 | 1935–1935 |
Phœnix Iron Works Co. v. Rhea
neutral
1 sentence1926Fort v. Orndoff, 7 Heisk., 167 ; Phoenix Iron Works Co. v. Rhea, 98 Tenn., 461 , 40 S. W., 482 ; East Tenn., Va. & Ga. Railroad v. Branner, 2 Shan. | 1 | 1926–1926 |
Sherman v. State
green
1 sentence1926Richmond, etc., Foundry v. Carter, 133 Tenn., 489, 493 ; Sherman v. State, 125 Tenn., 19, 49 . | 1 | 1926–1926 |
Richmond Type & Electrotype Foundry v. Carter
neutral
1 sentence1926Richmond, etc., Foundry v. Carter, 133 Tenn., 489, 493 ; Sherman v. State, 125 Tenn., 19, 49 . | 1 | 1926–1926 |
Fort v. Orndoff
neutral
1 sentence1926Fort v. Orndoff, 7 Heisk., 167 ; Phoenix Iron Works Co. v. Rhea, 98 Tenn., 461 , 40 S. W., 482 ; East Tenn., Va. & Ga. Railroad v. Branner, 2 Shan. | 1 | 1926–1926 |
Memphis Street Railway Co. v. Riddick
neutral
1 sentence1925In Stunder v. Plumlee, 130 Tenn., 517 , it is said: “Tbe rule that one about to cross a railroad track,'in tbe use of a highway must stop, look and listen, does not apply to a traveller thus coming out of an intersecting street into a street upon which automobiles are customarily run, which machines are capable of safe operation and are not inherently dangerous instrumentalities. ’ ’ “Where the measure of care is ordinary or reasonable care, and the degree of that care thus varies with the circumstances, the question of contributory negligence is one for the jury.” Railroad v. Riddick, 110 Ten | 1 | 1925–1925 |
| Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis Railway Co. v. Wade green | 1 | 1925–1925 |
| Studer v. Plumlee green | 1 | 1925–1925 |
| Freeman v. Etter neutral | 1 | 1922–1922 |
| McMurtrie v. Keenan neutral | 1 | 1922–1922 |
| Bennett v. Healey neutral | 1 | 1922–1922 |
| Southern Iron & Coal Co. v. Schwoon green | 1 | 1914–1914 |
| New York County National Bank v. Massey green | 1 | 1909–1909 |
| Donaldson v. Nealis neutral | 1 | 1907–1907 |
| Smith v. Commonwealth green | 1 | 1906–1906 |
| Denton v. Woods green | 1 | 1905–1905 |
| Yeatman v. Clemens neutral | 1 | 1904–1904 |
| Rapauno Chemical Co. v. Greenfield & Northern Railway Co. green | 1 | 1904–1904 |
Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.