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17 Tennessee opinions name it 3 courts 1914–2024 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
State v. Blackgreen
tenncrimapp · 2001 · cited in 2 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2005–2013
2 sentences

2013See T.C.A. § 24-1-204 (2000) (repealed Acts 1991, ch. 273, §§ 8, 9); see also Black, 75 S.W.3d at 425 .

2005See Tenn. Code Ann. § 24-1-204 (2000) (repealed Acts 1991, ch. 273, §§ 8, 9); see also Black, 75 S.W.3d at 425 .

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Doe v. Sidesgreen
tenn · 1968 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024Co., 532 S.W.2d 277, 284 (Tenn. Ct. App. 1975) (quoting Doe v. Sides, 432 S.W.2d 889, 892 (Tenn. 1968).

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Story v. Southern Fire & Casualty Co.green
tennctapp · 1975 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024Co., 532 S.W.2d 277, 284 (Tenn. Ct. App. 1975) (quoting Doe v. Sides, 432 S.W.2d 889, 892 (Tenn. 1968).

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Hampton v. Tennessee Truck Sales, Inc.green
tennctapp · 1999 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
1 sentence

2017See, e.g., Hampton v. Tenn. Truck Sales, Inc., 993 S.W.2d 643, 643 (Tenn. Ct. App. 1999) (reversing a finding of prior suit pending because the record did not include evidence from which we could conclude that the same issues were pending in the prior case).

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Sherrod v. Wixgreen
tennctapp · 1992 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
1 sentence

2016See Sherrod v. Wix, 849 S.W.2d 780 (Tenn.App.Ct. 1992); Also see Butler v. Butter, 1995 [WL 695123] (Nov. 21, 1995) wherein the Appellate Court found no basis to award attorney’s fees to the prevailing party in a suit for violation of an injunction but in a footnote appended to that case cited the Sherrod v. Wix case as a basis for attorney’s fees in child support criminal contempts. [[Image here]] The Court further notes that the collateral result of the finding of criminal contempt and sentencing of the Father was that he paid the sum of $389.27 in open Court for medical expense reimbursemen

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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
Schleif v. Hardware Dealer's Mutual Fire Insurance green
tenn · 1966
2 sentences

1975Rodgers v. Danko, 204 Va. 140 , 129 S.E.2d 828 ; O’Brien v. Government Employees Insurance Co., 3 Cir., 372 F.2d 335 .” At another point in the Opinion it was stated: “In Schleif v. Hardware Dealers Mutual Fire Insurance Co., 218 Tenn. 489 , 404 S.W.2d 490 (1966), in an opinion by the late Mr. Justice Weldon White, the Supreme Court of Tennessee held that a suit under the standard uninsured motorist automobile policy is an action ex contrac-tu rather than one ex delicto, even though the insured under the terms of the contract must show that he is entitled to recover damages from the owner or o

1975Rodgers v. Danko, 204 Va. 140 , 129 S.E.2d 828 ; O’Brien v. Government Employees Insurance Co., 3 Cir., 372 F.2d 335 .” At another point in the Opinion it was stated: “In Schleif v. Hardware Dealers Mutual Fire Insurance Co., 218 Tenn. 489 , 404 S.W.2d 490 (1966), in an opinion by the late Mr. Justice Weldon White, the Supreme Court of Tennessee held that a suit under the standard uninsured motorist automobile policy is an action ex contrac-tu rather than one ex delicto, even though the insured under the terms of the contract must show that he is entitled to recover damages from the owner or o

21968–1975
Marchica v. State Board of Equalization green
calctapp · 1951
1 sentence

1990Marchica, 237 P.2d at 731 .

11990–1990
Lenoir Car Co. v. Smith green
tenn · 1897
2 sentences

1982In Hughes v. State, 126 Tenn. 40 , 148 S.W. 543 (1912), the Supreme Court held that a detective who had assisted the District Attorney in preparing a case “would fall within the same exceptions which protect the officers of a corporation.” The Supreme Court held in Lenoir Car Company v. Smith, 100 Tenn. 127 , 42 S.W. 879 (1897), “that the officer of a corporation, charged with the duty of looking after its interest in a pending trial, falls within the spirit of the Act in question.” The act “in question” was T.C.A. § 24-1-204 which excludes parties to a suit from the rule of sequestration of w

1982In Hughes v. State, 126 Tenn. 40 , 148 S.W. 543 (1912), the Supreme Court held that a detective who had assisted the District Attorney in preparing a case “would fall within the same exceptions which protect the officers of a corporation.” The Supreme Court held in Lenoir Car Company v. Smith, 100 Tenn. 127 , 42 S.W. 879 (1897), “that the officer of a corporation, charged with the duty of looking after its interest in a pending trial, falls within the spirit of the Act in question.” The act “in question” was T.C.A. § 24-1-204 which excludes parties to a suit from the rule of sequestration of w

11982–1982
Hughes v. State green
· 1912
1 sentence

1982In Hughes v. State, 126 Tenn. 40 , 148 S.W. 543 (1912), the Supreme Court held that a detective who had assisted the District Attorney in preparing a case “would fall within the same exceptions which protect the officers of a corporation.” The Supreme Court held in Lenoir Car Company v. Smith, 100 Tenn. 127 , 42 S.W. 879 (1897), “that the officer of a corporation, charged with the duty of looking after its interest in a pending trial, falls within the spirit of the Act in question.” The act “in question” was T.C.A. § 24-1-204 which excludes parties to a suit from the rule of sequestration of w

11982–1982
Chamberlain v. Aetna Life & Casualty Insurance Co. green
tenn · 1980
1 sentence

1982Also see Chamberlain v. Aetna Life and Casualty Insurance Company, 593 S.W.2d 661 (Tenn.1980).

11982–1982
Patton v. Chattanooga green
tenn · 1901
1 sentence

1980What we decide is, that it is essential to the jurisdiction of the Court, in such a case, that there shall be an allegation that the effect of the ordinance, claimed to be illegal, will be to require of complainant the payment of a tax, to increase his tax burdens, or otherwise inflict an injury not common to the body of the citizens. 108 Tenn. at 221 , 65 S.W. at 420.

11980–1980
Petition of Tennessee Bar Ass'n green
tenn · 1975
1 sentence

1976This Rule was issued on December 18, 1975, with an accompanying opinion in the cause styled Petition of Tennessee Bar Association, 532 S.W.2d 224 (Tenn.1975).

11976–1976
Glover v. Tennessee Farmers Mutual Insurance Co. green
tenn · 1971
2 sentences

1975Co., 225 Tenn. 306 , 468 S.W.2d 727 , among other things, it was said: “It is fundamental that the legal liability of one person to another can be ascertained only in an action brought against such person by the other in a court of competent jurisdiction. .

1975Co., 225 Tenn. 306 , 468 S.W.2d 727 , among other things, it was said: “It is fundamental that the legal liability of one person to another can be ascertained only in an action brought against such person by the other in a court of competent jurisdiction. .

11975–1975
Rodgers v. Danko green
va · 1963
2 sentences

1975Rodgers v. Danko, 204 Va. 140 , 129 S.E.2d 828 ; O’Brien v. Government Employees Insurance Co., 3 Cir., 372 F.2d 335 .” At another point in the Opinion it was stated: “In Schleif v. Hardware Dealers Mutual Fire Insurance Co., 218 Tenn. 489 , 404 S.W.2d 490 (1966), in an opinion by the late Mr. Justice Weldon White, the Supreme Court of Tennessee held that a suit under the standard uninsured motorist automobile policy is an action ex contrac-tu rather than one ex delicto, even though the insured under the terms of the contract must show that he is entitled to recover damages from the owner or o

1975Rodgers v. Danko, 204 Va. 140 , 129 S.E.2d 828 ; O’Brien v. Government Employees Insurance Co., 3 Cir., 372 F.2d 335 .” At another point in the Opinion it was stated: “In Schleif v. Hardware Dealers Mutual Fire Insurance Co., 218 Tenn. 489 , 404 S.W.2d 490 (1966), in an opinion by the late Mr. Justice Weldon White, the Supreme Court of Tennessee held that a suit under the standard uninsured motorist automobile policy is an action ex contrac-tu rather than one ex delicto, even though the insured under the terms of the contract must show that he is entitled to recover damages from the owner or o

11975–1975
Robert P. O'Brien v. Government Employees Insurance Company green
ca3 · 1967
1 sentence

1975Rodgers v. Danko, 204 Va. 140 , 129 S.E.2d 828 ; O’Brien v. Government Employees Insurance Co., 3 Cir., 372 F.2d 335 .” At another point in the Opinion it was stated: “In Schleif v. Hardware Dealers Mutual Fire Insurance Co., 218 Tenn. 489 , 404 S.W.2d 490 (1966), in an opinion by the late Mr. Justice Weldon White, the Supreme Court of Tennessee held that a suit under the standard uninsured motorist automobile policy is an action ex contrac-tu rather than one ex delicto, even though the insured under the terms of the contract must show that he is entitled to recover damages from the owner or o

11975–1975
Ashworth v. Carnation Co. neutral
tenn · 1950
2 sentences

1964Defendant cites the case of Ashworth v. Carnation Company, 190 Tenn. 274 , 229 S.W.2d 337 .

1964Defendant cites the case of Ashworth v. Carnation Company, 190 Tenn. 274 , 229 S.W.2d 337 .

11964–1964
Metcalf v. Eastman neutral
ohioctapp · 1950
1 sentence

1957Metcalf v. Eastman, 190 Tenn. 206 , 288 S.W.2d 490 .

11957–1957
Bodne v. Austin green
tenn · 1928
2 sentences

1952If the thing complained of is an injury to the person, the limitation in assumpsit is the same as if the action were in form ex delicto.” The Court said further: ‘ ‘ The object of the suit at bar being to recover damages for personal injuries alleged to have been sustained by the plaintiff, the limitation in tort actions is applicable.” The Court approved the foregoing, and then said: “The conclusion reached, as heretofore stated, that the language of the one-year statute, ‘all actions for * * * injuries to the person,’has application whenever the action is one by which it is sought to recover

1952If the thing complained of is an injury to the person, the limitation in assumpsit is the same as if the action were in form ex delicto.” The Court said further: ‘ ‘ The object of the suit at bar being to recover damages for personal injuries alleged to have been sustained by the plaintiff, the limitation in tort actions is applicable.” The Court approved the foregoing, and then said: “The conclusion reached, as heretofore stated, that the language of the one-year statute, ‘all actions for * * * injuries to the person,’has application whenever the action is one by which it is sought to recover

11952–1952
Albert v. Sherman green
tenn · 1934
2 sentences

1952If the thing complained of is an injury to the person, the limitation in assumpsit is the same as if the action were in form ex delicto.” The Court said further: ‘ ‘ The object of the suit at bar being to recover damages for personal injuries alleged to have been sustained by the plaintiff, the limitation in tort actions is applicable.” The Court approved the foregoing, and then said: “The conclusion reached, as heretofore stated, that the language of the one-year statute, ‘all actions for * * * injuries to the person,’has application whenever the action is one by which it is sought to recover

1952If the thing complained of is an injury to the person, the limitation in assumpsit is the same as if the action were in form ex delicto.” The Court said further: ‘ ‘ The object of the suit at bar being to recover damages for personal injuries alleged to have been sustained by the plaintiff, the limitation in tort actions is applicable.” The Court approved the foregoing, and then said: “The conclusion reached, as heretofore stated, that the language of the one-year statute, ‘all actions for * * * injuries to the person,’has application whenever the action is one by which it is sought to recover

11952–1952
Winchester Milling Co. v. Bank of Winchester neutral
tenn · 1907
1 sentence

1928The basis of the suit is the rule of law announced in Winchester Milling Company v. Bank of Winchester, 120 Tenn., 225 , and other cases, that a collecting bank, taking for collection checks payable at a distance, is guilty of negligence in sending such checks direct to the bank upon which they are drawn.

11928–1928
Tate v. Greenlee neutral
tenn · 1918
1 sentence

1919It is said in the brief of counsel for defendants that the question involved in the suit at bar was decided in accordance with the contention of defendants by this court in the case of Tate et al. v. Greenlee, reported in 141 Tenn., 103 , 207 S. W. 716 .

11919–1919
Corcoran v. Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Co. green
scotus · 1877
2 sentences

1914So in Corcoran v. Chesapeake Co., 94 U. S., 741 , 24 L.

1914So in Corcoran v. Chesapeake Co., 94 U. S., 741 , 24 L.

11914–1914

Statutes the citing opinions construe

TN § Tenn. Code Ann. § 24-1-204 (3)

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.

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