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substance rule in Tennessee

31 Tennessee opinions name it 4 courts 1907–2017 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.

Followed or applied (16)

CaseFollowedCited
Luther v. Comptongreen
tenn · 1999 · cited in 4 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 1999–2016
2 sentences

2016Luther v. Compton, 5 S.W.3d 635, 639 (Tenn. 1999).

2002Luther v. Compton, 5 S.W.3d 635, 639 (Tenn.1999); Byrd v. Hall, 847 S.W.2d at 215 ; Chambers v. City of Chattanooga, 71 S.W.3d 281, 284 (Tenn.Ct.App.2001).

44
Chambers v. City of Chattanoogagreen
tennctapp · 2001 · cited in 3 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 1999–2002
2 sentences

2002Luther v. Compton, 5 S.W.3d 635, 639 (Tenn.1999); Byrd v. Hall, 847 S.W.2d at 215 ; Chambers v. City of Chattanooga, 71 S.W.3d 281, 284 (Tenn.Ct.App.2001).

2000Luther v. Compton, 5 S.W.3d 635, 639 (Tenn. 1999); Byrd v. Hall, 847 S.W.2d at 215 ; Chambers v. City of Chattanooga, 71 S.W.3d 281, 284 (Tenn. Ct. App. 2001). -4- III.

33
Summers v. Stategreen
tenn · 2007 · cited in 2 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
2 sentences

2014To satisfy the procedural requirements for habeas corpus relief and to avert a summary dismissal, the petitioner must make the enumerated showings “with pertinent documents from the record of the underlying proceedings.” Summers v. State, 212 S.W.3d 251, 262 (Tenn. 2007).

2014To satisfy the procedural requirements for habeas corpus relief and to avert a summary dismissal, the petitioner must make the enumerated showings “with -3 pertinentdocuments from the recordoftheunderlying proceedings.” Summers v. State, 212 S.W.3d 251, 262 (Tenn. 2007).

22
State v. Zirklegreen
tenncrimapp · 1995 · cited in 2 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2003–2004
2 sentences

2004State v. Zirkle, 910 S.W.2d 874, 892 (Tenn.Crim.App.1995).

2004State v. Zirkle, 910 S.W.2d 874, 892 (Tenn.Crim.App.1995).

22
Otis v. Cambridge Mutual Fire Insurance Co.green
tenn · 1993 · cited in 4 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2005–2013
2 sentences

2013“However, the trial court may decline to give a special instruction when the substance of the instruction is covered in the general charge.” Id.

2013In instructing a jury, “the trial court may decline to give a special instruction when the substance of the instruction is covered in the general charge.” Pomeroy, 2005 WL 1217590 , at *3; see also Otis, 850 S.W.2d at 439 .

14
Brimmer v. Stategreen
tenncrimapp · 1998 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
1 sentence

2017Brimmer v. State, 29 S.W.3d 497, 530 (Tenn. Crim.

11
Christopher v. Consolidation Coal Co.green
tenn · 1969 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
1 sentence

2016Coal Co., 440 S.W.2d 281, 284 (Tenn. 1969).

11
Godbee v. Dimickgreen
tennctapp · 2006 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
1 sentence

2013“The fact that a special request for jury instruction asserts a correct rule of law does not make it proper jury charge material.” Godbee v. Dimick, 213 S.W.3d 865, 881 (Tenn. Ct. App. 2006).

11
Rounsaville v. Evattgreen
tenn · 1987 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
1 sentence

2012See Rounsaville v. Evatt, 733 S.W.2d 506, 509 (Tenn. 1987). 18 While the 1978 version of Rule 11 of the Tennessee Rules of Criminal Procedure is formatted somewhat differently than the current form, the substance of the rule is largely unchanged. 19 Shortly after Mackey, the Tennessee Rules of Criminal Procedure were adopted.

11
Kimmelman v. Morrisongreen
scotus · 1986 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
2 sentences

2010A determination as to the substance of a claim is essential to the determination of whether counsel’s failure to raise an issue on direct appeal amounted to deficient performance or that counsel’s failure to raise this issue prejudiced the appellant.5 See Kimmelman v. Morrison, 477 U.S. 365, 375 , 106 S.Ct. 2574, 2583 (1986) (to prevail on ineffectiveness claim involving counsel’s failure to raise legal issue on appeal, defendant must show that issue has merit.).

2010A determination as to the substance of a claim is essential to the determination of whether counsel’s failure to raise an issue on direct appeal amounted to deficient performance or that counsel’s failure to raise this issue prejudiced the appellant.5 See Kimmelman v. Morrison, 477 U.S. 365, 375 , 106 S.Ct. 2574, 2583 (1986) (to prevail on ineffectiveness claim involving counsel’s failure to raise legal issue on appeal, defendant must show that issue has merit.).

11
State v. Blackmongreen
tenn · 1998 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
1 sentence

2010As is generally the case, “[i]n order for a waiver of a constitutionally granted right to be valid, it must be voluntarily, knowingly, and intelligently given.” State v. Blackmon, 984 S.W.2d 589, 591 (Tenn. 1998) (quotation marks omitted).

11
State v. Elygreen
tenn · 2001 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
1 sentence

2002Burns, 6 S.W.3d at 467 ; see also State v. Ely, 48 S.W.3d 710, 720 (Tenn. 2001)(noting that, although defendant was not specifically charged with criminal responsibility for the conduct of another, “part (c) of the Burns test expressly states that facilitation of the charged offense is a lesser-included offense of the charged offense”), cert. denied, __ U.S. __, 122 S. Ct. 408 (2001).

11
Sesma-Hernandez v. United Statesgreen
scotus · 2001 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
1 sentence

2002Burns, 6 S.W.3d at 467 ; see also State v. Ely, 48 S.W.3d 710, 720 (Tenn. 2001)(noting that, although defendant was not specifically charged with criminal responsibility for the conduct of another, “part (c) of the Burns test expressly states that facilitation of the charged offense is a lesser-included offense of the charged offense”), cert. denied, __ U.S. __, 122 S. Ct. 408 (2001).

11
Ingram v. Earthmangreen
tennctapp · 1998 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001
1 sentence

2001Ingram v. Earthman, 993 S.W.2d 611, 636 (Tenn. Ct. App. 1998), perm. app. denied March 22, 1999, cert. denied 528 U.S. 986 (1999).

11
Miller v. Stategreen
tenn · 1979 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999
1 sentence

1999Miller v. State, 584 S.W.2d 758, 762 (Tenn. 1979).

11
Renner v. Stategreen
tenn · 1948 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 1979–1979
2 sentences

1979See Renner v. State, 187 Tenn. 647 , 216 S.W.2d 345 (1948).

1979See Renner v. State, 187 Tenn. 647 , 216 S.W.2d 345 (1948).

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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 (17)

CaseCitedYears
Byrd v. Hall green
tenn · 1993
2 sentences

2002Luther v. Compton, 5 S.W.3d 635, 639 (Tenn.1999); Byrd v. Hall, 847 S.W.2d at 215 ; Chambers v. City of Chattanooga, 71 S.W.3d 281, 284 (Tenn.Ct.App.2001).

2000Luther v. Compton, 5 S.W.3d 635, 639 (Tenn. 1999); Byrd v. Hall, 847 S.W.2d at 215 ; Chambers v. City of Chattanooga, 71 S.W.3d 281, 284 (Tenn. Ct. App. 2001). -4- III.

31999–2002
Woods v. Sherwin-Williams Co. green
tennctapp · 1983
2 sentences

2010Id., quoting McCroskey v. Bryant Air Conditioning Company, 524 S.W.2d 487 (Tenn.1975).

2009Id., quoting McCroskey v. Bryant Air Conditioning Company, 524 S.W.2d 487 (Tenn.1975).

22009–2010
McCroskey v. Bryant Air Conditioning Company green
tenn · 1975
2 sentences

2010Id., quoting McCroskey v. Bryant Air Conditioning Company, 524 S.W.2d 487 (Tenn.1975).

2009Id., quoting McCroskey v. Bryant Air Conditioning Company, 524 S.W.2d 487 (Tenn.1975).

22009–2010
Tennessee Electric Power Co. v. Sims green
tennctapp · 1937
2 sentences

1956“The substance of the rule laid down in the above case seems to be that almost any harm from electricity which could humanly have been avoided would render the company liable in damages.” (Emphasis ours.) Tennessee Electric Power Co. v. Sims, 21 Tenn. App. 233, 236 , 108 S. W. (2d) 801, 803 .

1956“The substance of the rule laid down in the above case seems to be that almost any harm from electricity which could humanly have been avoided would render the company liable in damages.” (Emphasis ours.) Tennessee Electric Power Co. v. Sims, 21 Tenn. App. 233, 236 , 108 S. W. (2d) 801, 803 .

21955–1956
State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. v. Farmers Insurance Group green
wyo · 1977
1 sentence

2013State Farm, 569 P.2d at 1262 .

12013–2013
Jesse v. Savings Products green
tenn · 1989
2 sentences

2007Similarly, in Beck v. State, 779 S.W.2d 367 (Tenn.1989), we applied the substance of the doctrine to hold that a random assault upon a driver’s license examiner, which occurred in her employer’s parking lot, arose out of her employment, although we did not use the term “street risk.” Id. at 371 (citing Jesse, 772 S.W.2d at 427 ).

2007The assailant in Beck came to the claimant’s place of employment and inquired: “Where is that mean old [claimant]?” Id. at 368 .

12007–2007
Beck v. State green
tenn · 1989
2 sentences

2007Similarly, in Beck v. State, 779 S.W.2d 367 (Tenn.1989), we applied the substance of the doctrine to hold that a random assault upon a driver’s license examiner, which occurred in her employer’s parking lot, arose out of her employment, although we did not use the term “street risk.” Id. at 371 (citing Jesse, 772 S.W.2d at 427 ).

2007Similarly, in Beck v. State, 779 S.W.2d 367 (Tenn.1989), we applied the substance of the doctrine to hold that a random assault upon a driver’s license examiner, which occurred in her employer’s parking lot, arose out of her employment, although we did not use the term “street risk.” Id. at 371 (citing Jesse, 772 S.W.2d at 427 ).

12007–2007
State v. Burns green
tenn · 1999
1 sentence

2002Burns, 6 S.W.3d at 467 ; see also State v. Ely, 48 S.W.3d 710, 720 (Tenn. 2001)(noting that, although defendant was not specifically charged with criminal responsibility for the conduct of another, “part (c) of the Burns test expressly states that facilitation of the charged offense is a lesser-included offense of the charged offense”), cert. denied, __ U.S. __, 122 S. Ct. 408 (2001).

12002–2002
Amalgamated Transit Union v. Niehaus green
scotus · 1999
1 sentence

2001Ingram v. Earthman, 993 S.W.2d 611, 636 (Tenn. Ct. App. 1998), perm. app. denied March 22, 1999, cert. denied 528 U.S. 986 (1999).

12001–2001
Tennessee Products & Chemical Corp. v. Reeves green
tenn · 1967
2 sentences

1969The closest case to the one at bar that this Court has rendered, is that of Tennessee Products and Chemical Corp. v. Reeves, as found in 220 Tenn. 148 , 415 S.W.2d 118 , where this Court reviews many of the cases on the subject and arrives at the conclusion that the rule in Tennessee is this: “It results before the statute of limitations in occupational disease cases begins to run there must be: First, an incapacity for work; Second, either actual or constructive knowledge an occupational disease is the cause of the incapacity for work.

1969The closest case to the one at bar that this Court has rendered, is that of Tennessee Products and Chemical Corp. v. Reeves, as found in 220 Tenn. 148 , 415 S.W.2d 118 , where this Court reviews many of the cases on the subject and arrives at the conclusion that the rule in Tennessee is this: “It results before the statute of limitations in occupational disease cases begins to run there must be: First, an incapacity for work; Second, either actual or constructive knowledge an occupational disease is the cause of the incapacity for work.

11969–1969
Whirley v. Whiteman green
tenn · 1858
2 sentences

1962A particularly apt commentary thereon and an excellent statement was made a hundred years ago by Judge McKinney in Whirley v. Whiteman, 38 Tenn. 610 , at page 616.

1962A particularly apt commentary thereon and an excellent statement was made a hundred years ago by Judge McKinney in Whirley v. Whiteman, 38 Tenn. 610 , at page 616.

11962–1962
Rogers v. City of Chattanooga green
tennctapp · 1954
2 sentences

1956Other Tennessee cases dealing with liability of electric power companies, which we think are consistent with this opinion, are: City of Lawrenceburg v. Dyer, 11 Tenn.App. 493 ; International Harvester Co. v. Sartain, 32 Tenn.App. 425 , 222 S.W.2d 854 ; Osborne v. Tenn. Electric Power Co., 158 Tenn. 278 , 12 S.W.2d 947 ; Rogers v. City of Chattanooga, Tenn.App. 281 S.W.2d 504 , and Kingsport Utilities Inc. v. Lawrence Brown, decided by Tennessee Court of Appeals (Eastern Section) December 23, 1954 (not yet reported).

1956Other Tennessee cases dealing with liability of electric power companies, which we think are consistent with this opinion, are: City of Lawrenceburg v. Dyer, 11 Tenn. App. 493 ; International Harvester Co. v. Sartain, 32 Tenn. App. 425 , 222 S. W. (2d) 854 ; Osborne v. Tenn. Electric Power Co., 158 Tenn. 278 , 12 S. W. (2d) 947 ; Rogers v. City of Chattanooga, Tenn. App. 281 S. W. (2d) 504 , and Kingsport Utilities Inc. v. Lawrence Brown, decided by Tennessee Court of Appeals (Eastern Section) December 23, 1954 (not yet reported).

11956–1956
City of Lawrenceburg v. Dyer green
tennctapp · 1929
11956–1956
Osborne v. Tennessee Electric Power Co. green
tenn · 1929
2 sentences

1956Other Tennessee cases dealing with liability of electric power companies, which we think are consistent with this opinion, are: City of Lawrenceburg v. Dyer, 11 Tenn. App. 493 ; International Harvester Co. v. Sartain, 32 Tenn. App. 425 , 222 S. W. (2d) 854 ; Osborne v. Tenn. Electric Power Co., 158 Tenn. 278 , 12 S. W. (2d) 947 ; Rogers v. City of Chattanooga, Tenn. App. 281 S. W. (2d) 504 , and Kingsport Utilities Inc. v. Lawrence Brown, decided by Tennessee Court of Appeals (Eastern Section) December 23, 1954 (not yet reported).

1956Other Tennessee cases dealing with liability of electric power companies, which we think are consistent with this opinion, are: City of Lawrenceburg v. Dyer, 11 Tenn. App. 493 ; International Harvester Co. v. Sartain, 32 Tenn. App. 425 , 222 S. W. (2d) 854 ; Osborne v. Tenn. Electric Power Co., 158 Tenn. 278 , 12 S. W. (2d) 947 ; Rogers v. City of Chattanooga, Tenn. App. 281 S. W. (2d) 504 , and Kingsport Utilities Inc. v. Lawrence Brown, decided by Tennessee Court of Appeals (Eastern Section) December 23, 1954 (not yet reported).

11956–1956
International Harvester Co. v. Sartain green
tennctapp · 1948
2 sentences

1956Other Tennessee cases dealing with liability of electric power companies, which we think are consistent with this opinion, are: City of Lawrenceburg v. Dyer, 11 Tenn. App. 493 ; International Harvester Co. v. Sartain, 32 Tenn. App. 425 , 222 S. W. (2d) 854 ; Osborne v. Tenn. Electric Power Co., 158 Tenn. 278 , 12 S. W. (2d) 947 ; Rogers v. City of Chattanooga, Tenn. App. 281 S. W. (2d) 504 , and Kingsport Utilities Inc. v. Lawrence Brown, decided by Tennessee Court of Appeals (Eastern Section) December 23, 1954 (not yet reported).

1956Other Tennessee cases dealing with liability of electric power companies, which we think are consistent with this opinion, are: City of Lawrenceburg v. Dyer, 11 Tenn. App. 493 ; International Harvester Co. v. Sartain, 32 Tenn. App. 425 , 222 S. W. (2d) 854 ; Osborne v. Tenn. Electric Power Co., 158 Tenn. 278 , 12 S. W. (2d) 947 ; Rogers v. City of Chattanooga, Tenn. App. 281 S. W. (2d) 504 , and Kingsport Utilities Inc. v. Lawrence Brown, decided by Tennessee Court of Appeals (Eastern Section) December 23, 1954 (not yet reported).

11956–1956
Wise v. Morgan green
tenn · 1898
11915–1915
Felton v. Clarkson neutral
tenn · 1899
11907–1907

Statutes the citing opinions construe

USC § 45u.s.c.51 (4)

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