development standard in Tennessee

12 Tennessee opinions name it 3 courts 1943–2025 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 (6)

Case	Followed	Cited
Nix v. Williamsgreen scotus · 1984 · cited in 2 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2011–2014 2 sentences 2014The rationale behind the development of this doctrine is that “the interest of society in deterring unlawful police conduct and the public interest in having juries receive all probative evidence of a crime are properly balanced by putting the police in the same, not a worse, position that they would have been in if no police error or misconduct had occurred.” Nix v. Williams, 467 U.S. 431, 443 (1984). 2011The rationale behind the development of this doctrine is that “the interest of society in deterring unlawful police conduct and the public interest in having juries receive all probative evidence of a crime are properly balanced by putting the police in the same, not a worse, position that they would have been in if no police error or misconduct had occurred.” Nix v. Williams, 467 U.S. 431, 443 (1984).	2	2
Totty v. Thompsongreen tennctapp · 2003 · cited in 2 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2011–2012 2 sentences 2012As the Court observed, “[f]ew areas of American Jurisprudence have been more challenging through the years than the development of the standard of care applicable in medical malpractice cases.” Shipley, at 539, quoting Totty v. Thompson, 121 S.W.3d 676 (Tenn. Ct. App. 2003). 2011We agree with the Court of Appeals’ observation in Totty v. Thompson, 121 S.W.3d 676, 679 (Tenn.Ct.App.2003), that “[f]ew areas of American Jurisprudence have been more challenging through the years than the development of the standard of care applicable in medical malpractice cases.” This Court first considered a challenge to the qualifications of a claimant’s expert under the locality rule in Searle v. Bryant, 713 S.W.2d 62 (Tenn.1986).	1	2
American Land Co. v. Zeissgreen scotus · 1911 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 1996–1996 2 sentences 1996See Hamilton v. Brown, supra, 161 U.S. [256], at 275, 16 S.Ct. [585], at 592 [ 40 L.Ed. 691 (1896) ]; American Land Co. v. Zeiss, 219 U.S. 47, 61-62, 65-66 , 31 S.Ct. 200, 206-207 , 55 L.Ed. 82 (1911). 1996See Hamilton v. Brown, supra, 161 U.S. [256], at 275, 16 S.Ct. [585], at 592 [ 40 L.Ed. 691 (1896) ]; American Land Co. v. Zeiss, 219 U.S. 47, 61-62, 65-66 , 31 S.Ct. 200, 206-207 , 55 L.Ed. 82 (1911).	1	1
Hamilton v. Browngreen · 1896 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 1996–1996 1 sentence 1996See Hamilton v. Brown, supra, 161 U.S. [256], at 275, 16 S.Ct. [585], at 592 [ 40 L.Ed. 691 (1896) ]; American Land Co. v. Zeiss, 219 U.S. 47, 61-62, 65-66 , 31 S.Ct. 200, 206-207 , 55 L.Ed. 82 (1911).	1	1
Batchelor v. Heiskell, Donelson, Bearman, Adams, Williams & Kirschgreen tennctapp · 1991 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 1995–1995 1 sentence 1995See also Caledonia Leasing & Equipment Co. v. Armstrong, Allen, Braden, Goodman, McBride & Prewitt, 865 S.W.2d 10, 15 (Tenn.App.1992); Batchelor v. Heiskell, Donelson, Bearman, Adams, Williams & Kirsch, P.C., 828 S.W.2d 388, 393 (Tenn.App.1991).	1	1
Caledonia Leasing & Equipment Co. v. Armstrong, Allen, Braden, Goodman, McBride & Prewittgreen tennctapp · 1992 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 1995–1995 1 sentence 1995See also Caledonia Leasing & Equipment Co. v. Armstrong, Allen, Braden, Goodman, McBride & Prewitt, 865 S.W.2d 10, 15 (Tenn.App.1992); Batchelor v. Heiskell, Donelson, Bearman, Adams, Williams & Kirsch, P.C., 828 S.W.2d 388, 393 (Tenn.App.1991).	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 (14)

Case	Cited	Years
Bowen ex rel. Doe v. Arnold green · 2016 1 sentence 2025Doe, 502 S.W.3d at 107–17 (discussing the development of the doctrine).	1	2025–2025
Deck v. Missouri green scotus · 2005 2 sentences 2013Deck v. Missouri, 544 U.S. at 630-31 , 125 S.Ct. 2007 . 2013Deck v. Missouri, 544 U.S. at 630-31 , 125 S.Ct. 2007 .	1	2013–2013
Searle v. Bryant green tenn · 1986 2 sentences 2011We agree with the Court of Appeals’ observation in Totty v. Thompson, 121 S.W.3d 676, 679 (Tenn.Ct.App.2003), that “[f]ew areas of American Jurisprudence have been more challenging through the years than the development of the standard of care applicable in medical malpractice cases.” This Court first considered a challenge to the qualifications of a claimant’s expert under the locality rule in Searle v. Bryant, 713 S.W.2d 62 (Tenn.1986). 2011We agree with the Court of Appeals’ observation in Totty v. Thompson, 121 S.W.3d 676, 679 (Tenn. Ct. App. 2003), that “[f]ew areas of American Jurisprudence have been more challenging through the years than the development of the standard of care applicable in medical malpractice cases.” This Court first considered a challenge to the qualifications of a claimant’s expert under the locality rule in Searle v. Bryant, 713 S.W.2d 62 (Tenn. 1986).	1	2011–2011
Sutphin v. Platt green tenn · 1986 1 sentence 2003Historically, Tennessee followed the “strict locality rule” until it was legislatively supplanted in 1975 by Tennessee’s version of the “similar locality rule.” Sutphin v. Platt, 720 S.W.2d 455 (Tenn. 1986); Haskins v. Howard, 159 Tenn. 86 , 16 S.W.2d 20 (1929); Floyd v. Walls, 26 Tenn.App. 151 , 168 S.W.2d 602 (1941); 1975 Tenn. Pub.	1	2003–2003
Floyd v. Walls green tennctapp · 1941 2 sentences 2003Historically, Tennessee followed the “strict locality rule” until it was legislatively supplanted in 1975 by Tennessee’s version of the “similar locality rule.” Sutphin v. Platt, 720 S.W.2d 455 (Tenn. 1986); Haskins v. Howard, 159 Tenn. 86 , 16 S.W.2d 20 (1929); Floyd v. Walls, 26 Tenn.App. 151 , 168 S.W.2d 602 (1941); 1975 Tenn. Pub. 2003Historically, Tennessee followed the “strict locality rule” until it was legislatively supplanted in 1975 by Tennessee’s version of the “similar locality rule.” Sutphin v. Platt, 720 S.W.2d 455 (Tenn. 1986); Haskins v. Howard, 159 Tenn. 86 , 16 S.W.2d 20 (1929); Floyd v. Walls, 26 Tenn.App. 151 , 168 S.W.2d 602 (1941); 1975 Tenn. Pub.	1	2003–2003
Haskins v. Howard green tenn · 1929 2 sentences 2003Historically, Tennessee followed the “strict locality rule” until it was legislatively supplanted in 1975 by Tennessee’s version of the “similar locality rule.” Sutphin v. Platt, 720 S.W.2d 455 (Tenn. 1986); Haskins v. Howard, 159 Tenn. 86 , 16 S.W.2d 20 (1929); Floyd v. Walls, 26 Tenn.App. 151 , 168 S.W.2d 602 (1941); 1975 Tenn. Pub. 2003Historically, Tennessee followed the “strict locality rule” until it was legislatively supplanted in 1975 by Tennessee’s version of the “similar locality rule.” Sutphin v. Platt, 720 S.W.2d 455 (Tenn. 1986); Haskins v. Howard, 159 Tenn. 86 , 16 S.W.2d 20 (1929); Floyd v. Walls, 26 Tenn.App. 151 , 168 S.W.2d 602 (1941); 1975 Tenn. Pub.	1	2003–2003
Mennonite Board of Missions v. Adams green scotus · 1983 1 sentence 1996The Court in a footnote at 796, 103 S.Ct. at page 2710 of the opinion, traces the development of the standard and concluded: Where the identity of interested residents could not be ascertained after a diligent inquiry, however, their interest in property could be affected by the proceedings in rem as long as constructive notice was provided.	1	1996–1996
Ameraccount Club, Inc. v. Hill green tenn · 1981 1 sentence 1995The development of this rule took place in a series of supreme court opinions in the 1980s, namely, Ameraccount Club, Inc. v. Hill, 617 S.W.2d 876 (Tenn.1981); Security Bank & Trust Co. v. Fabricating, Inc., 673 S.W.2d 860 (Tenn.1980); and Chambers v. Dillow, 713 S.W.2d 896 (Tenn.1986).	1	1995–1995
Chambers v. Dillow green tenn · 1986 1 sentence 1995The development of this rule took place in a series of supreme court opinions in the 1980s, namely, Ameraccount Club, Inc. v. Hill, 617 S.W.2d 876 (Tenn.1981); Security Bank & Trust Co. v. Fabricating, Inc., 673 S.W.2d 860 (Tenn.1980); and Chambers v. Dillow, 713 S.W.2d 896 (Tenn.1986).	1	1995–1995
Security Bank & Trust Co. of Ponca City v. Fabricating, Inc. green tenn · 1983 1 sentence 1995The development of this rule took place in a series of supreme court opinions in the 1980s, namely, Ameraccount Club, Inc. v. Hill, 617 S.W.2d 876 (Tenn.1981); Security Bank & Trust Co. v. Fabricating, Inc., 673 S.W.2d 860 (Tenn.1980); and Chambers v. Dillow, 713 S.W.2d 896 (Tenn.1986).	1	1995–1995
State v. Canola green nj · 1977 2 sentences 1988The formulation of the felony-murder principle by such authorities as Lord Coke, Foster, and Blackshire indicates that it applies only when the “felon or a confederate did the actual killing.” State v. Canola, 374 A.2d 20, 21 , 73 N.J. 206 (1977) (citing 24 Rutgers L.Rev. 591, 600-601 (1970)). 1988The formulation of the felony-murder principle by such authorities as Lord Coke, Foster, and Blackshire indicates that it applies only when the “felon or a confederate did the actual killing.” State v. Canola, 374 A.2d 20, 21 , 73 N.J. 206 (1977) (citing 24 Rutgers L.Rev. 591, 600-601 (1970)).	1	1988–1988
Eager v. McCoy neutral · 1920 1 sentence 1955We will say only that the limit, under the rule, for the creation of executory interests to commence, is “within the period of a life or lives in being and 21 years, allowing for the period of gestation.” Eager v. McCoy, 143 Tenn. 693 , 228 S. W. 709 ; Yarbrough v. Yarbrough, 151 Tenn. 221 , 269 S. W. 36 , and a host of others.	1	1955–1955
Yarbrough v. Yarbrough green tenn · 1924 1 sentence 1955We will say only that the limit, under the rule, for the creation of executory interests to commence, is “within the period of a life or lives in being and 21 years, allowing for the period of gestation.” Eager v. McCoy, 143 Tenn. 693 , 228 S. W. 709 ; Yarbrough v. Yarbrough, 151 Tenn. 221 , 269 S. W. 36 , and a host of others.	1	1955–1955
Sternberger v. Glenn green tenn · 1940 2 sentences 1943Malone, Esquire, who, as special justice of the (Supreme Court, also wrote the opinion in White v. O’ Bryan, supra. This article is referred to with approval in Sternberger v. Glenn, 175 Tenn., 644 , 137 S. W. (2d), 269 , and will be found profitable to those who have occasion to pursue the subject. 1943Malone, Esquire, who, as special justice of the (Supreme Court, also wrote the opinion in White v. O’ Bryan, supra. This article is referred to with approval in Sternberger v. Glenn, 175 Tenn., 644 , 137 S. W. (2d), 269 , and will be found profitable to those who have occasion to pursue the subject.	1	1943–1943

Statutes the citing opinions construe

TN § Tenn. Code Ann. § 29-26-115 (3)

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