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firmly established rule in Tennessee

14 Tennessee opinions name it 3 courts 1871–2012 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 (11)

CaseFollowedCited
State v. Vasquesgreen
tenn · 2007 · cited in 2 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2010–2012
2 sentences

2012The firmly-established standard governing our review requires that “‘[w]hen considering a sufficiency of the evidence question on appeal, the State must be afforded the strongest legitimate view of the evidence and all reasonable inferences that may be drawn therefrom.’” Hanson, 279 S.W.3d at 274 (quoting State v. Vasques, 221 S.W.3d 514, 521 (Tenn. 2007)).

2012The firmly-established standard governing our review requires that “ ‘[w]hen considering a sufficiency of the evidence question on appeal, the State must be afforded the strongest legitimate view of the evidence and all reasonable inferences that may be drawn therefrom.’” Hanson, 279 S.W.3d at 274 (quoting State v. Vasques, 221 S.W.3d 514, 521 (Tenn.2007)).

22
Pairamore v. Pairamoregreen
tenn · 1977 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
1 sentence

2005In a concurring opinion authored by Justice Brock of the Tennessee Supreme Court he stated: “But it is my view that such opinion should be limited to a statement of the reasons for refusal to take jurisdiction of the merits of the case; anything more is dictum and amounts to an advisory opinion which we are not authorized to give.” Pairamore v. Pairamore, 547 S.W.2d 545, 550 (Tenn. 1977) (Brock, J., concurring) (citing Crane Enamelware Co. v. Smith, 76 S.W.2d 644 (Tenn. 1934); Reed v. Rhea County, 225 S.W.2d 49 (Tenn. 1949)); see also Nichols v. State, 90 S.W.3d 576, 607 (Tenn. 2002); State v.

11
State v. Brown & Williamson Tobacco Corp.green
tenn · 2000 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
1 sentence

2005In a concurring opinion authored by Justice Brock of the Tennessee Supreme Court he stated: “But it is my view that such opinion should be limited to a statement of the reasons for refusal to take jurisdiction of the merits of the case; anything more is dictum and amounts to an advisory opinion which we are not authorized to give.” Pairamore v. Pairamore, 547 S.W.2d 545, 550 (Tenn. 1977) (Brock, J., concurring) (citing Crane Enamelware Co. v. Smith, 76 S.W.2d 644 (Tenn. 1934); Reed v. Rhea County, 225 S.W.2d 49 (Tenn. 1949)); see also Nichols v. State, 90 S.W.3d 576, 607 (Tenn. 2002); State v.

11
Nichols v. Stategreen
tenn · 2002 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
1 sentence

2005In a concurring opinion authored by Justice Brock of the Tennessee Supreme Court he stated: “But it is my view that such opinion should be limited to a statement of the reasons for refusal to take jurisdiction of the merits of the case; anything more is dictum and amounts to an advisory opinion which we are not authorized to give.” Pairamore v. Pairamore, 547 S.W.2d 545, 550 (Tenn. 1977) (Brock, J., concurring) (citing Crane Enamelware Co. v. Smith, 76 S.W.2d 644 (Tenn. 1934); Reed v. Rhea County, 225 S.W.2d 49 (Tenn. 1949)); see also Nichols v. State, 90 S.W.3d 576, 607 (Tenn. 2002); State v.

11
State v. Wardgreen
tenncrimapp · 2003 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
1 sentence

2005In a concurring opinion authored by Justice Brock of the Tennessee Supreme Court he stated: “But it is my view that such opinion should be limited to a statement of the reasons for refusal to take jurisdiction of the merits of the case; anything more is dictum and amounts to an advisory opinion which we are not authorized to give.” Pairamore v. Pairamore, 547 S.W.2d 545, 550 (Tenn. 1977) (Brock, J., concurring) (citing Crane Enamelware Co. v. Smith, 76 S.W.2d 644 (Tenn. 1934); Reed v. Rhea County, 225 S.W.2d 49 (Tenn. 1949)); see also Nichols v. State, 90 S.W.3d 576, 607 (Tenn. 2002); State v.

11
State v. Causbygreen
tenn · 1986 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
1 sentence

2002See Ohio v. Roberts, 448 U.S. 56, 66 , 100 S. Ct. 2531, 2539 (1980); Causby, 706 S.W.2d at 631 (former testimony hearsay exception is such a firmly established rule and so inherently reliable that any such evidence necessarily comports with the right of confrontation).

11
Ohio v. Robertsred
scotus · 1980 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
2 sentences

2002See Ohio v. Roberts, 448 U.S. 56, 66 , 100 S. Ct. 2531, 2539 (1980); Causby, 706 S.W.2d at 631 (former testimony hearsay exception is such a firmly established rule and so inherently reliable that any such evidence necessarily comports with the right of confrontation).

2002See Ohio v. Roberts, 448 U.S. 56, 66 , 100 S. Ct. 2531, 2539 (1980); Causby, 706 S.W.2d at 631 (former testimony hearsay exception is such a firmly established rule and so inherently reliable that any such evidence necessarily comports with the right of confrontation).

11
Crane & Co. v. Hallgreen
tenn · 1919 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 1995–1995
1 sentence

1995See Crane & Co. v. Hall, 141 Tenn. 556 , 213 S.W. 414 (1919); McCormick v. State, 135 Tenn. 218 , 186 S.W. 95 (1916).

11
Leech v. Wayne Countygreen
tenn · 1979 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 1992–1992
2 sentences

1992Leech v. Wayne County, 588 S.W.2d 270, 273 (Tenn.1979).

1992Leech v. Wayne County, 588 S.W.2d 270, 273 (Tenn.1979).

11
Kilgore v. Stategreen
tenncrimapp · 1979 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 1982–1982
1 sentence

1982Kilgore v. State, 588 S.W.2d 567, 568 (Tenn.Cr.App.1979), cited with approval in State v. Travis, 622 S.W.2d 529, 534-535 (Tenn.1981).

11
State v. Travisgreen
tenn · 1981 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 1982–1982
1 sentence

1982Kilgore v. State, 588 S.W.2d 567, 568 (Tenn.Cr.App.1979), cited with approval in State v. Travis, 622 S.W.2d 529, 534-535 (Tenn.1981).

11

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 (10)

CaseCitedYears
Hinde's Lessee v. Longworth green
scotus · 1826
2 sentences

1871Jur., § 362; Sexton v. Wheaton, 8 Wheat, 229; Hord’s lessee v. Longworth, 11 Wheat., 199 ; Nicholas vs.

1871Jur., § 362; Sexton v. Wheaton, 8 Wheat, 229; Hord’s lessee v. Longworth, 11 Wheat., 199 ; Nicholas vs.

31871–1871
State v. Hanson green
tenn · 2009
2 sentences

2012The firmly-established standard governing our review requires that “‘[w]hen considering a sufficiency of the evidence question on appeal, the State must be afforded the strongest legitimate view of the evidence and all reasonable inferences that may be drawn therefrom.’” Hanson, 279 S.W.3d at 274 (quoting State v. Vasques, 221 S.W.3d 514, 521 (Tenn. 2007)).

2012The firmly-established standard governing our review requires that “ ‘[w]hen considering a sufficiency of the evidence question on appeal, the State must be afforded the strongest legitimate view of the evidence and all reasonable inferences that may be drawn therefrom.’” Hanson, 279 S.W.3d at 274 (quoting State v. Vasques, 221 S.W.3d 514, 521 (Tenn.2007)).

22010–2012
Reed v. Rhea County green
tenn · 1949
1 sentence

2005In a concurring opinion authored by Justice Brock of the Tennessee Supreme Court he stated: “But it is my view that such opinion should be limited to a statement of the reasons for refusal to take jurisdiction of the merits of the case; anything more is dictum and amounts to an advisory opinion which we are not authorized to give.” Pairamore v. Pairamore, 547 S.W.2d 545, 550 (Tenn. 1977) (Brock, J., concurring) (citing Crane Enamelware Co. v. Smith, 76 S.W.2d 644 (Tenn. 1934); Reed v. Rhea County, 225 S.W.2d 49 (Tenn. 1949)); see also Nichols v. State, 90 S.W.3d 576, 607 (Tenn. 2002); State v.

12005–2005
Crane Enamelware Co. v. Smith green
tenn · 1934
1 sentence

2005In a concurring opinion authored by Justice Brock of the Tennessee Supreme Court he stated: “But it is my view that such opinion should be limited to a statement of the reasons for refusal to take jurisdiction of the merits of the case; anything more is dictum and amounts to an advisory opinion which we are not authorized to give.” Pairamore v. Pairamore, 547 S.W.2d 545, 550 (Tenn. 1977) (Brock, J., concurring) (citing Crane Enamelware Co. v. Smith, 76 S.W.2d 644 (Tenn. 1934); Reed v. Rhea County, 225 S.W.2d 49 (Tenn. 1949)); see also Nichols v. State, 90 S.W.3d 576, 607 (Tenn. 2002); State v.

12005–2005
Lavon v. State green
tenn · 1979
2 sentences

2002The majority, in this 3-2 decision, held that “the question of the propriety of successive state and federal prosecutions for the same act, being essentially one of policy, is ‘committed to the intelligence and discretion’ of the legislature and we leave it to their considered judgment.” Id. at 115 (quoting Rush v. Great American Ins.

2002Despite an expression of "grave doubts as to the inherent fairness of any procedure that forces an individual to defend himself against multiple prosecutions for the same crime," our high court expressed "even graver doubts as to the propriety of . . . abandoning such a firmly established rule of law, absent compelling circumstances." Id. at 114 .

12002–2002
McCormick v. State green
tenn · 1916
1 sentence

1995See Crane & Co. v. Hall, 141 Tenn. 556 , 213 S.W. 414 (1919); McCormick v. State, 135 Tenn. 218 , 186 S.W. 95 (1916).

11995–1995
McClain v. State green
tenncrimapp · 1969
1 sentence

1975Owens v. State, 202 Tenn. 679 , 308 S.W.2d 423 ; McClain v. State, 1 Tenn.Cr.App. 499, 445 S.W.2d 942 .

11975–1975
Owens v. State green
tenn · 1957
2 sentences

1975Owens v. State, 202 Tenn. 679 , 308 S.W.2d 423 ; McClain v. State, 1 Tenn.Cr.App. 499, 445 S.W.2d 942 .

1975Owens v. State, 202 Tenn. 679 , 308 S.W.2d 423 ; McClain v. State, 1 Tenn.Cr.App. 499, 445 S.W.2d 942 .

11975–1975
Bratton v. State green
tenncrimapp · 1971
1 sentence

1975Tooley v. State, supra; Bratton v. State, 477 S.W.2d 754 (Tenn.Cr.App.1971).

11975–1975
Shepard v. Henderson green
tenncrimapp · 1969
2 sentences

1970In Shepard v. Henderson, Tenn.Cr.App., 449 S.W.2d 726 , we reiterated the firmly established rule of law that a plea of guilty, understandingly and voluntarily entered on the advice of counsel, constitutes an admission of all facts alleged and a waiver of all non-jurisdictional and procedural defects and constitutional infirmities, if any, in any prior stage of the proceeding.

1970In Shepard v. Henderson, Tenn.Cr.App., 449 S.W.2d 726 , we reiterated the firmly established rule of law that a plea of guilty, understandingly and voluntarily entered on the advice of counsel, constitutes an admission of all facts alleged and a waiver of all non-jurisdictional and procedural defects and constitutional infirmities, if any, in any prior stage of the proceeding.

11970–1970

Where else courts name it

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