corollary rule in Tennessee

26 Tennessee opinions name it 3 courts 1904–2025 2 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 (19)

Case	Followed	Cited
Swindle v. Big River Broadcasting Corp.green tennctapp · 1995 · cited in 2 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001 2 sentences 2001Corp., 905 S.W.2d 565, 567 (Tenn. Ct. App. 1995). 2001Corp., 905 S.W.2d 565, 567 (Tenn. Ct.App.1995).	2	2
Ferrell v. Elrodgreen tennctapp · 1971 · cited in 2 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2000–2001 2 sentences 2001Cf. Ferrell v. Elrod, 63 Tenn.App. 129 , 469 S.W.2d 678, 690 (1971) (permitting, among other things, loss rent from a breach of a lease). 2001Cf. Ferrell v. Elrod, 63 Tenn.App. 129 , 469 S.W.2d 678, 690 (1971) (permitting, among other things, loss rent from a breach of a lease).	2	2
Tennessee Farmers Mutual Insurance v. Mooregreen tennctapp · 1997 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013 1 sentence 2013Allstate Insurance Co. v. Watts, 811 S.W.2d 883, 886 (Tenn. 1991) (citing Travelers Insurance Co. v. Aetna Casualty & Surety Co., 491 S.W.2d at 367 , which states that such provisions must be “strongly construed” against the insurance company); Tennessee Farmers Mutual Insurance Co. v. Moore, 958 S.W.2d 759, 763 (Tenn. Ct. App. 1997).	1	1
Allstate Insurance Co. v. Wattsgreen tenn · 1991 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013 1 sentence 2013Allstate Insurance Co. v. Watts, 811 S.W.2d 883, 886 (Tenn. 1991) (citing Travelers Insurance Co. v. Aetna Casualty & Surety Co., 491 S.W.2d at 367 , which states that such provisions must be “strongly construed” against the insurance company); Tennessee Farmers Mutual Insurance Co. v. Moore, 958 S.W.2d 759, 763 (Tenn. Ct. App. 1997).	1	1
Archer v. Stategreen tenn · 1993 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005 1 sentence 2005See Archer, 851 S.W.2d at 165 (a “challenge to the voluntariness of the pleas does not establish that the convictions based upon those pleas are void, rather than voidable”).	1	1
Jenkins Subway, Inc. v. Jonesgreen tennctapp · 1998 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002 1 sentence 2002Cf. Jenkins Subway, Inc. v. Jones, 990 S.W.2d 713, 724-725 (Tenn.Ct.App.1998)(“A party is not relieved of liability for his nonperformance of a contract based upon the defense of impossibility of performance where the impossibility is caused by the party’s own conduct or where the impossibility is caused by developments which the party could have ‘prevented or avoided or remedied by appropriate corrective measures.’ ”). 4 We also elaborated in In re: Paul’s Bonding Co., 62 S.W.3d at 195 , that, in any event, a ground for relief asserted by the surety will not constitute an “extreme case” for p	1	1
Parker v. Provident Life & Accident Insurance Co.green tenn · 1979 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001 1 sentence 2001A corollary rule of construction to ordinary plain meaning that is also applicable is found in Parker v. Provident Life and Accident Insurance Company, 582 S.W.2d 380, 383 (Tenn. 1979): when the courts have repeatedly interpreted certain words in legal documents as having a particular meaning and the drafters of such legal documents continue to use such words with knowledge of the interpretation placed upon them by the courts it will be assumed that the draftsmen in using such words did so knowingly with the intention that such judicial gloss will be placed upon them.	1	1
Terry Galowski v. Gerald A. Bergegreen ca7 · 1996 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999 1 sentence 1999See, e.g., Galowski 78 F.3d at 1180 ; Loe v. United States, 545 F.Supp. 662, 666 (E.D.Va.1982); State v. Johnson, 4 Neb.App. 776 , 551 N.W.2d 742, 749 (1996); People v. Kinder, 126 A.D.2d 60 , 512 N.Y.S.2d 597, 600 (1987); State v. Johnson, 133 Wis.2d 207 , 395 N.W.2d 176, 182 (1986). 5 Thus, in evaluating the petitioner’s claim of ineffective assistance of counsel, we must determine whether petitioner’s counsel had reasonable cause to raise the issue of his competency.	1	1
People v. Kindergreen nyappdiv · 1987 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999 2 sentences 1999See, e.g., Galowski 78 F.3d at 1180 ; Loe v. United States, 545 F.Supp. 662, 666 (E.D.Va.1982); State v. Johnson, 4 Neb.App. 776 , 551 N.W.2d 742, 749 (1996); People v. Kinder, 126 A.D.2d 60 , 512 N.Y.S.2d 597, 600 (1987); State v. Johnson, 133 Wis.2d 207 , 395 N.W.2d 176, 182 (1986). 5 Thus, in evaluating the petitioner’s claim of ineffective assistance of counsel, we must determine whether petitioner’s counsel had reasonable cause to raise the issue of his competency. 1999See, e.g., Galowski 78 F.3d at 1180 ; Loe v. United States, 545 F.Supp. 662, 666 (E.D.Va.1982); State v. Johnson, 4 Neb.App. 776 , 551 N.W.2d 742, 749 (1996); People v. Kinder, 126 A.D.2d 60 , 512 N.Y.S.2d 597, 600 (1987); State v. Johnson, 133 Wis.2d 207 , 395 N.W.2d 176, 182 (1986). 5 Thus, in evaluating the petitioner’s claim of ineffective assistance of counsel, we must determine whether petitioner’s counsel had reasonable cause to raise the issue of his competency.	1	1
Loe v. United Statesgreen vaed · 1982 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999 1 sentence 1999See, e.g., Galowski 78 F.3d at 1180 ; Loe v. United States, 545 F.Supp. 662, 666 (E.D.Va.1982); State v. Johnson, 4 Neb.App. 776 , 551 N.W.2d 742, 749 (1996); People v. Kinder, 126 A.D.2d 60 , 512 N.Y.S.2d 597, 600 (1987); State v. Johnson, 133 Wis.2d 207 , 395 N.W.2d 176, 182 (1986). 5 Thus, in evaluating the petitioner’s claim of ineffective assistance of counsel, we must determine whether petitioner’s counsel had reasonable cause to raise the issue of his competency.	1	1
State v. Johnsongreen wis · 1986 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999 2 sentences 1999See, e.g., Galowski 78 F.3d at 1180 ; Loe v. United States, 545 F.Supp. 662, 666 (E.D.Va.1982); State v. Johnson, 4 Neb.App. 776 , 551 N.W.2d 742, 749 (1996); People v. Kinder, 126 A.D.2d 60 , 512 N.Y.S.2d 597, 600 (1987); State v. Johnson, 133 Wis.2d 207 , 395 N.W.2d 176, 182 (1986). 5 Thus, in evaluating the petitioner’s claim of ineffective assistance of counsel, we must determine whether petitioner’s counsel had reasonable cause to raise the issue of his competency. 1999See, e.g., Galowski 78 F.3d at 1180 ; Loe v. United States, 545 F.Supp. 662, 666 (E.D.Va.1982); State v. Johnson, 4 Neb.App. 776 , 551 N.W.2d 742, 749 (1996); People v. Kinder, 126 A.D.2d 60 , 512 N.Y.S.2d 597, 600 (1987); State v. Johnson, 133 Wis.2d 207 , 395 N.W.2d 176, 182 (1986). 5 Thus, in evaluating the petitioner’s claim of ineffective assistance of counsel, we must determine whether petitioner’s counsel had reasonable cause to raise the issue of his competency.	1	1
State v. Johnsongreen nebctapp · 1996 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999 2 sentences 1999See, e.g., Galowski 78 F.3d at 1180 ; Loe v. United States, 545 F.Supp. 662, 666 (E.D.Va.1982); State v. Johnson, 4 Neb.App. 776 , 551 N.W.2d 742, 749 (1996); People v. Kinder, 126 A.D.2d 60 , 512 N.Y.S.2d 597, 600 (1987); State v. Johnson, 133 Wis.2d 207 , 395 N.W.2d 176, 182 (1986). 5 Thus, in evaluating the petitioner’s claim of ineffective assistance of counsel, we must determine whether petitioner’s counsel had reasonable cause to raise the issue of his competency. 1999See, e.g., Galowski 78 F.3d at 1180 ; Loe v. United States, 545 F.Supp. 662, 666 (E.D.Va.1982); State v. Johnson, 4 Neb.App. 776 , 551 N.W.2d 742, 749 (1996); People v. Kinder, 126 A.D.2d 60 , 512 N.Y.S.2d 597, 600 (1987); State v. Johnson, 133 Wis.2d 207 , 395 N.W.2d 176, 182 (1986). 5 Thus, in evaluating the petitioner’s claim of ineffective assistance of counsel, we must determine whether petitioner’s counsel had reasonable cause to raise the issue of his competency.	1	1
State v. Washingtongreen tenncrimapp · 1983 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 1995–1995 1 sentence 1995Mabry v. Johnson, 467 U.S. 504, 507 , 104 S.Ct. 2543, 2545-47 , 81 L.Ed.2d 437, 442 (1984); Weatherford, 429 U.S. at 561 , 97 S.Ct. at 846 , 51 L.Ed.2d at 42 ; State v. Washington, 661 S.W.2d 900, 904 (Tenn.Crirn.App.1983), ce rt. denied, 467 U.S. 1208 , 104 S.Ct. 2394 , 81 L.Ed.2d 351 (1984).	1	1
Mabry v. Johnsongreen scotus · 1984 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 1995–1995 2 sentences 1995Mabry v. Johnson, 467 U.S. 504, 507 , 104 S.Ct. 2543, 2545-47 , 81 L.Ed.2d 437, 442 (1984); Weatherford, 429 U.S. at 561 , 97 S.Ct. at 846 , 51 L.Ed.2d at 42 ; State v. Washington, 661 S.W.2d 900, 904 (Tenn.Crirn.App.1983), ce rt. denied, 467 U.S. 1208 , 104 S.Ct. 2394 , 81 L.Ed.2d 351 (1984). 1995Mabry v. Johnson, 467 U.S. 504, 507 , 104 S.Ct. 2543, 2545-47 , 81 L.Ed.2d 437, 442 (1984); Weatherford, 429 U.S. at 561 , 97 S.Ct. at 846 , 51 L.Ed.2d at 42 ; State v. Washington, 661 S.W.2d 900, 904 (Tenn.Crirn.App.1983), ce rt. denied, 467 U.S. 1208 , 104 S.Ct. 2394 , 81 L.Ed.2d 351 (1984).	1	1
Matter of Marriage of Meiergreen or · 1979 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 1993–1993 2 sentences 1993See Meier and Meier, 36 Or.App. 685, 685 , 585 P.2d 713, 716 (1978), rev’d on other grounds, 286 Or. 437 , 595 P.2d 474 (1979); Bernick v. Bemick, 31 Colo.App. 485 , 505 P.2d 14, 15 (1972); Long v. Long, 127 Wis.2d 521 , 381 N.W.2d 350, 356 (1986). 1993See Meier and Meier, 36 Or.App. 685, 685 , 585 P.2d 713, 716 (1978), rev’d on other grounds, 286 Or. 437 , 595 P.2d 474 (1979); Bernick v. Bemick, 31 Colo.App. 485 , 505 P.2d 14, 15 (1972); Long v. Long, 127 Wis.2d 521 , 381 N.W.2d 350, 356 (1986).	1	1
Marriage of Long v. Longgreen wis · 1986 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 1993–1993	1	1
Matter of Marriage of Meiergreen orctapp · 1978 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 1993–1993 2 sentences 1993See Meier and Meier, 36 Or.App. 685, 685 , 585 P.2d 713, 716 (1978), rev’d on other grounds, 286 Or. 437 , 595 P.2d 474 (1979); Bernick v. Bemick, 31 Colo.App. 485 , 505 P.2d 14, 15 (1972); Long v. Long, 127 Wis.2d 521 , 381 N.W.2d 350, 356 (1986). 1993See Meier and Meier, 36 Or.App. 685, 685 , 585 P.2d 713, 716 (1978), rev’d on other grounds, 286 Or. 437 , 595 P.2d 474 (1979); Bernick v. Bemick, 31 Colo.App. 485 , 505 P.2d 14, 15 (1972); Long v. Long, 127 Wis.2d 521 , 381 N.W.2d 350, 356 (1986).	1	1
Bernick v. Bernickgreen coloctapp · 1972 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 1993–1993	1	1
Oliver v. Union Transfer Co.green tennctapp · 1934 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 1975–1975	1	1

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (29)

Case	Cited	Years
State v. Safley, Chairman green tenn · 1938 2 sentences 2025Id. at 339 (quoting State v. Safley, 172 Tenn. 385 , 112 S.W.2d 831 (1938)); see also Knox County Educ. 2025Id. at 339 (quoting State v. Safley, 172 Tenn. 385 , 112 S.W.2d 831 (1938)); see also Knox County Educ.	2	1965–2025
Love v. Smith green tenn · 1978 2 sentences 2016“A corollary of this principle is that expert witnesses in expressing their opinions of value should not be allowed to give their opinions as to the value of property for a particular purpose.” Id. (quotation omitted). 2016“A corollary of this principle is that expert witnesses in expressing their opinions of value should not be allowed to give their opinions as to the value of property for a particular purpose.” Id. (quotation omitted).	2	2016–2016
Anderson Fish & Oyster Company v. Olds green tenn · 1955 2 sentences 2006Anderson Fish & Oyster Co. v. Olds, 197 Tenn. 604 , 277 S.W.2d 344 ; State v. Dyer, 171 Tenn. 66 , 100 S.W.2d 653 . 2006Anderson Fish & Oyster Co. v. Olds, 197 Tenn. 604 , 277 S.W.2d 344 ; State v. Dyer, 171 Tenn. 66 , 100 S.W.2d 653 .	2	1969–2006
State v. Dyer neutral tenn · 1937 2 sentences 2006Anderson Fish & Oyster Co. v. Olds, 197 Tenn. 604 , 277 S.W.2d 344 ; State v. Dyer, 171 Tenn. 66 , 100 S.W.2d 653 . 2006Anderson Fish & Oyster Co. v. Olds, 197 Tenn. 604 , 277 S.W.2d 344 ; State v. Dyer, 171 Tenn. 66 , 100 S.W.2d 653 .	2	1969–2006
Rodgers v. United States green scotus · 1902 2 sentences 1968So, in Sedgwick on the Construction of Statutory and Constitutional Law, the author observes, on page 98, with respect to this rule: ‘ The reason and philosophy of the rule is, that mind of the legislator has been turned to the details of a subject, and he has acted upon it, a subsequent statute in general terms or treating the subject in a general manner, and not expressly contradicting the original act, shall not he considered as intended to affect the more particular or positive previous provisions, unless it is absolutely necessary to give the latter act such a construction, in order that 1968So, in Sedgwick on the Construction of Statutory and Constitutional Law, the author observes, on page 98, with respect to this rule: ‘ The reason and philosophy of the rule is, that mind of the legislator has been turned to the details of a subject, and he has acted upon it, a subsequent statute in general terms or treating the subject in a general manner, and not expressly contradicting the original act, shall not he considered as intended to affect the more particular or positive previous provisions, unless it is absolutely necessary to give the latter act such a construction, in order that	2	1938–1968
Cronin v. Howe green tenn · 1995 1 sentence 2025Id. at 339 (quoting State v. Safley, 172 Tenn. 385 , 112 S.W.2d 831 (1938)); see also Knox County Educ.	1	2025–2025
Jackson v. Miller green tennctapp · 1989 1 sentence 2024“A corollary to this principle is that a claim ‘of which a party was ignorant when the release was given is not as a rule . . . embraced therein.’” Marlett v. Thomason, No. M2006-00038-COA-R3-CV, 2007 WL 1048950 , at *6 (Tenn. Ct. App. Apr. 5, 2007) (quoting Jackson, 776 S.W.2d at 118 ).	1	2024–2024
Travelers Insurance Co. v. Aetna Casualty & Surety Co. green tenn · 1973 1 sentence 2013Allstate Insurance Co. v. Watts, 811 S.W.2d 883, 886 (Tenn. 1991) (citing Travelers Insurance Co. v. Aetna Casualty & Surety Co., 491 S.W.2d at 367 , which states that such provisions must be “strongly construed” against the insurance company); Tennessee Farmers Mutual Insurance Co. v. Moore, 958 S.W.2d 759, 763 (Tenn. Ct. App. 1997).	1	2013–2013
Taylor v. Taintor green scotus · 1873 1 sentence 2002A corollary to the rule articulated in Taylor is that exoneration is precluded when the surety’s performance of its obligation under the bail bond is rendered impossible by the criminal defendant or the surety itself, Taylor, 83 U.S. (16 Wall.) at 370 & 374, a corollary that we believe flows alike from our restrictive interpretation of Tenn.Code Ann. § 40-11-204, except where otherwise provided by statute, see, e.g., Tenn.Code Ann. § 40-ll-201(b) (1997).	1	2002–2002
In Re Paul's Bonding Co., Inc. green tenncrimapp · 2001 1 sentence 2002Cf. Jenkins Subway, Inc. v. Jones, 990 S.W.2d 713, 724-725 (Tenn.Ct.App.1998)(“A party is not relieved of liability for his nonperformance of a contract based upon the defense of impossibility of performance where the impossibility is caused by the party’s own conduct or where the impossibility is caused by developments which the party could have ‘prevented or avoided or remedied by appropriate corrective measures.’ ”). 4 We also elaborated in In re: Paul’s Bonding Co., 62 S.W.3d at 195 , that, in any event, a ground for relief asserted by the surety will not constitute an “extreme case” for p	1	2002–2002
Weatherford v. Bursey green scotus · 1977 2 sentences 1995Mabry v. Johnson, 467 U.S. 504, 507 , 104 S.Ct. 2543, 2545-47 , 81 L.Ed.2d 437, 442 (1984); Weatherford, 429 U.S. at 561 , 97 S.Ct. at 846 , 51 L.Ed.2d at 42 ; State v. Washington, 661 S.W.2d 900, 904 (Tenn.Crirn.App.1983), ce rt. denied, 467 U.S. 1208 , 104 S.Ct. 2394 , 81 L.Ed.2d 351 (1984). 1995Mabry v. Johnson, 467 U.S. 504, 507 , 104 S.Ct. 2543, 2545-47 , 81 L.Ed.2d 437, 442 (1984); Weatherford, 429 U.S. at 561 , 97 S.Ct. at 846 , 51 L.Ed.2d at 42 ; State v. Washington, 661 S.W.2d 900, 904 (Tenn.Crirn.App.1983), ce rt. denied, 467 U.S. 1208 , 104 S.Ct. 2394 , 81 L.Ed.2d 351 (1984).	1	1995–1995
Lucas v. Illinois green scotus · 1984 1 sentence 1995Mabry v. Johnson, 467 U.S. 504, 507 , 104 S.Ct. 2543, 2545-47 , 81 L.Ed.2d 437, 442 (1984); Weatherford, 429 U.S. at 561 , 97 S.Ct. at 846 , 51 L.Ed.2d at 42 ; State v. Washington, 661 S.W.2d 900, 904 (Tenn.Crirn.App.1983), ce rt. denied, 467 U.S. 1208 , 104 S.Ct. 2394 , 81 L.Ed.2d 351 (1984).	1	1995–1995
Washington v. Tennessee neutral scotus · 1984 1 sentence 1995Mabry v. Johnson, 467 U.S. 504, 507 , 104 S.Ct. 2543, 2545-47 , 81 L.Ed.2d 437, 442 (1984); Weatherford, 429 U.S. at 561 , 97 S.Ct. at 846 , 51 L.Ed.2d at 42 ; State v. Washington, 661 S.W.2d 900, 904 (Tenn.Crirn.App.1983), ce rt. denied, 467 U.S. 1208 , 104 S.Ct. 2394 , 81 L.Ed.2d 351 (1984).	1	1995–1995
Holland v. Office of Personnel Management neutral scotus · 1984 1 sentence 1995Mabry v. Johnson, 467 U.S. 504, 507 , 104 S.Ct. 2543, 2545-47 , 81 L.Ed.2d 437, 442 (1984); Weatherford, 429 U.S. at 561 , 97 S.Ct. at 846 , 51 L.Ed.2d at 42 ; State v. Washington, 661 S.W.2d 900, 904 (Tenn.Crirn.App.1983), ce rt. denied, 467 U.S. 1208 , 104 S.Ct. 2394 , 81 L.Ed.2d 351 (1984).	1	1995–1995
Wayte v. United States green scotus · 1985	1	1992–1992
Gage v. Connecticut General Life Insurance Company green moctapp · 1954	1	1979–1979
Alloway v. Nashville green tenn · 1890	1	1978–1978
Miranda v. Arizona green scotus · 1966	1	1976–1976
Anderson v. Outland green tenn · 1962	1	1969–1969
McCuiston v. Haggard neutral tennctapp · 1937	1	1969–1969
Woodroof v. City of Nashville green tenn · 1946	1	1969–1969
Lee State Bank v. McElheny green mich · 1924	1	1968–1968
Grubb v. Mayor Aldermen, Morristown green tenn · 1947	1	1965–1965
Richardson v. Richards neutral minn · 1886	1	1904–1904
Radley v. O'Leary green minn · 1886	1	1904–1904
McCall v. Jones green ala · 1882	1	1904–1904
Smith v. Auld green · 1884	1	1904–1904
Tierney v. Abbott neutral wis · 1879	1	1904–1904
Tiffany v. Stewart neutral iowa · 1882	1	1904–1904

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