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14 Tennessee opinions name it 1 courts 1996–2026 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.
| Case | Followed | Cited |
|---|---|---|
In Re Estate of Brevardgreen2 sentences2026See Estate of Brevard, 213 S.W.3d at 302 (“[T]he doctrine of undue influence is applicable only where there is a confidential relationship.”) (footnote omitted). 2017Thus, “the doctrine of undue influence is applicable only where there is a confidential relationship with the testator whereby one party is able to dominate and exercise undue influence over the testator....” In re Estate of Brevard, 213 S.W.3d 298, 302 (Tenn. Ct. App. 2006), perm. app. denied (Tenn. 2007). | 9 | 9 |
Keasler v. Estate of Keaslergreen2 sentences2015“The doctrine of undue influence is applicable only where there is a confidential relationship[.]” In re Estate of Brevard, 213 S.W.3d 298, 302 (Tenn. Ct. App. 2006) (citing Keasler v. Estate of Keasler, 973 S.W.2d 213, 219 (Tenn. Ct. App. 1997); Simmons v. Foster, 622 S.W.2d 838, 840 (Tenn. Ct. App. 1981)). 2015“The doctrine of undue influence is applicable only where there is a confidential relationship[.]” In re Estate of Brevard, 213 S.W.3d 298, 302 (Tenn. Ct. App. 2006) (citing Keasler v. Estate of Keasler, 973 S.W.2d 213, 219 (Tenn. Ct. App. 1997); Simmons v. Foster, 622 S.W.2d 838, 840 (Tenn. Ct. App. 1981)). | 8 | 8 |
Simmons v. Fostergreen2 sentences2015“The doctrine of undue influence is applicable only where there is a confidential relationship[.]” In re Estate of Brevard, 213 S.W.3d 298, 302 (Tenn. Ct. App. 2006) (citing Keasler v. Estate of Keasler, 973 S.W.2d 213, 219 (Tenn. Ct. App. 1997); Simmons v. Foster, 622 S.W.2d 838, 840 (Tenn. Ct. App. 1981)). 2015“The doctrine of undue influence is applicable only where there is a confidential relationship[.]” In re Estate of Brevard, 213 S.W.3d 298, 302 (Tenn. Ct. App. 2006) (citing Keasler v. Estate of Keasler, 973 S.W.2d 213, 219 (Tenn. Ct. App. 1997); Simmons v. Foster, 622 S.W.2d 838, 840 (Tenn. Ct. App. 1981)). | 6 | 6 |
Kelley v. Johnsgreen2 sentences2015Although there exists no prescribed number of suspicious circumstances which must be met in order to invalidate an action, “the doctrine of undue influence is applicable only where there is a confidential relationship[.]” “Confidential relationships can assume a variety of forms, and thus the courts have been hesitant to define precisely what a confidential relationship is.” Kelley v. Johns, 96 S.W.3d 189, 197 (Tenn. Ct. App. 2002). 2012In general, a confidential relationship is one “that gives one person the ability to exercise dominion and control over another.” Kelley v. Johns, 96 S.W.3d 189, 197 (Tenn. Ct. App. 2002). | 3 | 3 |
Robinson v. Robinsongreen1 sentence2009“Confidential relationships can assume a variety of forms, and thus the courts have been hesitant to define precisely what a confidential relationship is.” Kelley v. Johns, 96 S.W.3d 189, 197 (Tenn. Ct. App.2002) (citing Robinson v. Robinson, 517 S.W.2d 202, 206 (Tenn. Ct. App.1974)). | 1 | 1 |
Iacometti v. Frassinelligreen1 sentence2006A confidential relationship is “that relationship where confidence is placed by one in the other and the recipient of that confidence is the dominant personality, with the ability, because of that confidence, to influence and exercise dominion over the weaker or dominated party....” Iacometti v. Frassinelli, 494 S.W.2d 496, 499 (Tenn.Ct.App.1973), quoted in Kelley, 96 S.W.3d at 197. | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
|---|---|---|
| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Tennessee. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
|---|---|---|
Fritts v. Abbott
green
2 sentences2022“The doctrine of undue influence is applicable when a confidential relationship is shown which places one party in a position to exercise control over the mind and will of another.” Fritts v. Abbott, 938 S.W.2d 420 (Tenn. Ct. App. 1996). 2022The ultimate inquiry is “whether the weaker party’s decision was a free and independent one or whether it was induced by the dominant party.” Id. at 421 . | 1 | 2022–2022 |
Bright v. Bright
green
1 sentence1996Bright v. Bright, 729 S.W.2d 106 (Tenn.App.1986). | 1 | 1996–1996 |
Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.