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oral hearing in Tennessee

21 Tennessee opinions name it 3 courts 1941–2025 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 (10)

CaseFollowedCited
Bratton v. Stategreen
tenncrimapp · 1971 · cited in 5 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 1975–2001
2 sentences

2001Bratton v. State, 477 S.W.2d 754, 756 (Tenn. Crim.

2000Bratton v. State, 477 S.W.2d 754, 756 (Tenn. Crim.

35
Taylor v. Stategreen
tenn · 1943 · cited in 6 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 1971–1981
2 sentences

1981Taylor v. State, 180 Tenn. 62 , 171 S.W.2d 403, 404 (1943).

1981Taylor v. State, 180 Tenn. 62 , 171 S.W.2d 403, 404 (1943).

16
Long v. Stategreen
tenncrimapp · 1974 · cited in 2 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 1979–2000
2 sentences

2000Such findings of a trial judge in an oral hearing, who sees and hears the witnesses testify, and hears and considers conflicting testimony, will be given the weight of a jury verdict.” Long v. State, 510 S.W.2d 83, 86 (Tenn. Crim.

1979Long v. State, Tenn.Cr.App., 510 S.W.2d 83, 86 .

12
Carrie Sama v. Edward Hannigangreen
ca5 · 2012 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025See Sama v. Hannigan, 669 F.3d 585, 590 (5th Cir. 2012) (“District courts are not required to hold an oral hearing on a summary judgment motion.”); Smith v. School Bd. of Orange Cnty., 487 F.3d 1361, 1367 (11th Cir. 2007) (“It is well settled in this circuit that [Federal Rule of Civil Procedure] 56(c) does not require an oral hearing.” (quoting Milburn v. United States, 734 F.2d 762, 765 (11th Cir. 1984))).

11
George v. Smith v. School Board of Orange Countygreen
ca11 · 2007 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025See Sama v. Hannigan, 669 F.3d 585, 590 (5th Cir. 2012) (“District courts are not required to hold an oral hearing on a summary judgment motion.”); Smith v. School Bd. of Orange Cnty., 487 F.3d 1361, 1367 (11th Cir. 2007) (“It is well settled in this circuit that [Federal Rule of Civil Procedure] 56(c) does not require an oral hearing.” (quoting Milburn v. United States, 734 F.2d 762, 765 (11th Cir. 1984))).

11
William R. Milburn and Richard v. Thompson v. The United States of Americagreen
ca11 · 1984 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025See Sama v. Hannigan, 669 F.3d 585, 590 (5th Cir. 2012) (“District courts are not required to hold an oral hearing on a summary judgment motion.”); Smith v. School Bd. of Orange Cnty., 487 F.3d 1361, 1367 (11th Cir. 2007) (“It is well settled in this circuit that [Federal Rule of Civil Procedure] 56(c) does not require an oral hearing.” (quoting Milburn v. United States, 734 F.2d 762, 765 (11th Cir. 1984))).

11
Lee Medical, Inc. v. Paula Beechergreen
tenn · 2010 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025On the one hand, Tennessee’s 2 An abuse of discretion occurs when a trial court “‘causes an injustice to the party challenging the decision by (1) applying an incorrect legal standard, (2) reaching an illogical or unreasonable decision, or (3) basing its decision on a clearly erroneous assessment of the evidence.’” State v. Reynolds, 635 S.W.3d 893 , 921 (Tenn. 2021) (quoting Lee Med., Inc. v. Beecher, 312 S.W.3d 515, 524 (Tenn. 2010)). 3 Appellants therefore argued that the trial court’s failure to do so was an abuse of discretion. -5- summary judgment procedure has been repeatedly referred t

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State v. Chancegreen
tenncrimapp · 1989 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
1 sentence

2010Id. at 451 (citing State v. Chance, 778 S.W.2d 457, 461-62 (Tenn. Crim.

11
Owens v. Stategreen
tenncrimapp · 1999 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
1 sentence

2000App. 1974) (citations omitted); see Owens v. State, 13 S.W.3d 742, 755 (Tenn. Crim.

11
Taylor v. Stategreen
tenn · 1963 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
1 sentence

2000See Taylor, 369 S.W.2d at 388 ; State v McKheen, No. 03C01-9706-CR-00209, 1998 WL 40229 , at*7 (Tenn. Crim.

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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 (12)

CaseCitedYears
Atlas Powder Company v. Leister neutral
tenn · 1954
2 sentences

1975Taylor v. State, 180 Tenn. 62 , 171 S.W.2d 403 ; Atlas Powder Company v. Leister, 197 Tenn. 491 , 274 S.W.2d 364 ; Bratton v. State, supra. This record fully sustains the trial judge’s finding that the defendant knowingly and voluntarily consented to the search of his apartment.

1975Taylor v. State, 180 Tenn. 62 , 171 S.W.2d 403 ; Atlas Powder Company v. Leister, 197 Tenn. 491 , 274 S.W.2d 364 ; Bratton v. State, supra. This record fully sustains the trial judge’s finding that the defendant knowingly and voluntarily consented to the search of his apartment.

51971–1975
Maples v. State green
tenn · 1978
1 sentence

2018Id.

12018–2018
State v. Forbes green
tenncrimapp · 1995
1 sentence

2010Id. at 451 (citing State v. Chance, 778 S.W.2d 457, 461-62 (Tenn. Crim.

12010–2010
Miller v. State green
tenncrimapp · 1973
1 sentence

1975Miller v. State (Tenn.Cr.App.), 508 S.W.2d 804 ; Bratton v. State (Tenn.Cr.App.), 477 S.W.2d 754 .

11975–1975
Polk County v. State Board of Equalization green
tennctapp · 1972
1 sentence

1974Reliance is placed upon Polk County v. State Board of Equalization, 484 S.W.2d 49 (Tenn.App.1972).

11974–1974
Munson v. State neutral
tenn · 1919
1 sentence

1956Then came Munson v. State, 141 Tenn. 522, 523 , 213 S.W. 916 , wherein this Court declined to reverse for the giving of an oral instruction because such failure affirmatively appeared to be harmless in that there was an agreement in the case “that the conviction was warranted by the facts ’ ’.

11956–1956
Thomas v. State green
tenn · 1902
1 sentence

1943Thomas v. State, 109 Tenn., 684 , 75 S. W., 1025 ; Leonard v. State, 155 Tenn., 325 , 292 S. W., 849 .

11943–1943
Leonard v. State green
tenn · 1927
2 sentences

1943Thomas v. State, 109 Tenn., 684 , 75 S. W., 1025 ; Leonard v. State, 155 Tenn., 325 , 292 S. W., 849 .

1943Thomas v. State, 109 Tenn., 684 , 75 S. W., 1025 ; Leonard v. State, 155 Tenn., 325 , 292 S. W., 849 .

11943–1943
Choate v. Sewell neutral
tenn · 1919
1 sentence

1941Choate v. Sewell, 142 Tenn., 487 , 221 S. W., 190 ; Trice v. McGill, 158 Tenn., 394 , 13 S. W. (2d), 49 ; Boshears v. Foster, 154 Tenn., 494 , 290 S. W., 387 ; Broch v. Broch, supra. Chapter 106, Acts of 1935 (Michie’s 1936 Code, section 10564) added another form of chancery by providing the chancellor might order an oral hearing when in his judgment justice and expedition justified such order.

11941–1941
Trice v. McGill green
· 1929
2 sentences

1941Choate v. Sewell, 142 Tenn., 487 , 221 S. W., 190 ; Trice v. McGill, 158 Tenn., 394 , 13 S. W. (2d), 49 ; Boshears v. Foster, 154 Tenn., 494 , 290 S. W., 387 ; Broch v. Broch, supra. Chapter 106, Acts of 1935 (Michie’s 1936 Code, section 10564) added another form of chancery by providing the chancellor might order an oral hearing when in his judgment justice and expedition justified such order.

1941Choate v. Sewell, 142 Tenn., 487 , 221 S. W., 190 ; Trice v. McGill, 158 Tenn., 394 , 13 S. W. (2d), 49 ; Boshears v. Foster, 154 Tenn., 494 , 290 S. W., 387 ; Broch v. Broch, supra. Chapter 106, Acts of 1935 (Michie’s 1936 Code, section 10564) added another form of chancery by providing the chancellor might order an oral hearing when in his judgment justice and expedition justified such order.

11941–1941
Pearson v. Mut. L. Ins. Co. of N.Y. neutral
tennctapp · 1933
2 sentences

1941Pearson v. Mutual Life Insurance Co. of New York, 17 Tenn. App., 503 , 68 S. W. (2d), 963 , was heard on oral evidence by the chancellor, the jury being waived, but there was no written agreement for an oral hearing under Chapter 119, Acts 1917.

1941Pearson v. Mutual Life Insurance Co. of New York, 17 Tenn. App., 503 , 68 S. W. (2d), 963 , was heard on oral evidence by the chancellor, the jury being waived, but there was no written agreement for an oral hearing under Chapter 119, Acts 1917.

11941–1941
Boshears v. Foster neutral
tenn · 1926
2 sentences

1941Choate v. Sewell, 142 Tenn., 487 , 221 S. W., 190 ; Trice v. McGill, 158 Tenn., 394 , 13 S. W. (2d), 49 ; Boshears v. Foster, 154 Tenn., 494 , 290 S. W., 387 ; Broch v. Broch, supra. Chapter 106, Acts of 1935 (Michie’s 1936 Code, section 10564) added another form of chancery by providing the chancellor might order an oral hearing when in his judgment justice and expedition justified such order.

1941Choate v. Sewell, 142 Tenn., 487 , 221 S. W., 190 ; Trice v. McGill, 158 Tenn., 394 , 13 S. W. (2d), 49 ; Boshears v. Foster, 154 Tenn., 494 , 290 S. W., 387 ; Broch v. Broch, supra. Chapter 106, Acts of 1935 (Michie’s 1936 Code, section 10564) added another form of chancery by providing the chancellor might order an oral hearing when in his judgment justice and expedition justified such order.

11941–1941

Statutes the citing opinions construe

TN § Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-30-210 (4)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

TX 308 (1939–2026) OH 217 (1966–2026) NY 105 (1906–2026) CA 91 (1864–2025) AL 57 (1915–2012) IL 55 (1898–2025) GA 48 (1959–2025) FL 34 (1883–2026) WA 32 (1917–2026) TN 21 (1941–2025) MD 17 (1908–2014) MI 16 (1967–2025) MO 16 (1933–2025) VA 14 (1846–2024) KS 14 (1875–2024) IN 13 (1881–2018) MS 12 (1956–2021) OK 12 (1901–1995) PA 11 (1954–2024) CT 11 (1954–2018) KY 10 (1920–2011) NE 10 (1930–2026) ID 10 (1894–1994) NM 10 (1990–2024) WI 10 (1992–2022) DC 10 (1978–2013) LA 9 (1929–2024) WV 9 (1908–2022) MA 9 (1926–2016) VT 8 (1981–2019) OR 8 (1992–2018) HI 8 (1980–2022) MN 7 (1923–2009) IA 7 (1897–2015) NC 6 (1972–2017) NJ 6 (1953–2017) NV 5 (1914–2015) MT 5 (1928–1994) AR 5 (1886–2016) AZ 4 (1949–2012) CO 4 (1974–2009) SD 3 (1990–2022) SC 3 (1993–2011) AK 3 (1986–2006) ND 3 (1917–2014) ME 2 (1967–2017) NH 2 (1974–2007) WY 2 (1987–1993) RI 2 (1991–1994) UT 2 (2011–2020)

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