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tolling doctrine in Tennessee

11 Tennessee opinions name it 3 courts 1998–2025 3 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 (19)

CaseFollowedCited
State v. Hartgreen
tenncrimapp · 1995 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025See Wlodarz, 361 S.W.3d at 499 (“[A]s a general rule, newly discovered evidence which is merely cumulative or ‘serves no other purpose than to contradict or impeach’ does not warrant the issuance of a writ.”) (emphasis added) (citing Hart, 911 S.W.2d at 375 ).

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Stephen Bernard Wlodarz v. State of Tennesseegreen
tenn · 2012 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025See Wlodarz, 361 S.W.3d at 499 (“[A]s a general rule, newly discovered evidence which is merely cumulative or ‘serves no other purpose than to contradict or impeach’ does not warrant the issuance of a writ.”) (emphasis added) (citing Hart, 911 S.W.2d at 375 ).

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Tommy Nunley v. State of Tennesseegreen
· 2018 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
2 sentences

2024For context, we provide a brief background on error coram nobis generally, and then address the tolling exception to the coram nobis statute of limitations. -8- Error Coram Nobis As discussed by this Court in Nunley v. State, the writ of error coram nobis has ancient roots in the common law of England. 552 S.W.3d at 810 (citations omitted).

2024Nunley, 552 S.W.3d at 828 .

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Sherrill v. Soudergreen
tenn · 2010 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024Tennessee has codified the common law discovery rule such that “[i]n the event the alleged injury is not discovered within [the one-year statute of limitations], the period of limitations shall be one (1) year from the date of such discovery.” Tenn. Code Ann. § 29 - 26-116(a)(2); see also Sherrill v. Souder, 325 S.W.3d 584, 592 (Tenn. 2010) (outlining the history of Tennessee’s discovery rule).

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cluster 723881green
ca9 · 1996 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
1 sentence

2017But the usual and it seems to us the correct characterization of the doctrine of continuing violation is that it is a doctrine governing accrual, e.g., Wilson v. Giesen, [] 956 F.2d [738, 743 (7th Cir. 1992)]; Taylor v. Meirick, [] 712 F.2d [1112, 1118-19, (7th Cir. 1983)]; Newell Recycling Co. v. EPA, 231 F.3d 204, 206-07 (5th Cir. 2000); Pisciotta v. Teledyne Industries, Inc., 91 F.3d 1326, 1332 (9th Cir. 1996) (per curiam); Page v. United States, 729 F.2d 818, 821 (D.C.

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Matson v. Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroadgreen
ca10 · 2001 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
1 sentence

2017Nunn signed a document agreeing to abide by the Halloween restrictions and curfew on September 16, 2009, more than one year before he filed his complaint on September 29, 2010. 12 The Seventh Circuit noted this disagreement in Heard v. Sheahan, 253 F.3d 316, 319 (7th Cir. 2001): Some cases say that the doctrine of continuing violation is a tolling doctrine, Davis v. United States Dept. of Justice, 204 F.3d 723, 726 (7th Cir. 2000) (per curiam); Herman v. National Broadcasting Co., 744 F.2d 604, 607 (7th Cir. 1984); Matson v. Burlington Northern Santa Fe R.R., 240 F.3d 1233, 1236-37 (10th Cir.

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Dawn Guba v. Huron County, Ohiogreen
ca6 · 2015 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
1 sentence

2017Id.; see also Katz v. Vill. of Beverly Hills, 677 F. App’x 232, 236 (6th Cir. 2017) (“the running of the limitations period can be tolled under the ‘continuing violation’ doctrine”); Printup v. Dir., Ohio Dep’t of Job & Family Servs., 654 F. App'x 781 , 790 n.8 (6th Cir. 2016) (explaining that “continuing violations . . . toll the applicable statute of limitations” but ultimately concluding that “the continuing violation doctrine did not delay the accrual of Printup’s causes of action”); Guba v. Huron Cty., 600 F. App’x 374, 379 (6th Cir. 2015) (referencing “the continuing violation doctrine -

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Donald D. Fletcher v. Union Pacific Railroad Company, a Corporationgreen
ca8 · 1980 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
1 sentence

2017Nunn signed a document agreeing to abide by the Halloween restrictions and curfew on September 16, 2009, more than one year before he filed his complaint on September 29, 2010. 12 The Seventh Circuit noted this disagreement in Heard v. Sheahan, 253 F.3d 316, 319 (7th Cir. 2001): Some cases say that the doctrine of continuing violation is a tolling doctrine, Davis v. United States Dept. of Justice, 204 F.3d 723, 726 (7th Cir. 2000) (per curiam); Herman v. National Broadcasting Co., 744 F.2d 604, 607 (7th Cir. 1984); Matson v. Burlington Northern Santa Fe R.R., 240 F.3d 1233, 1236-37 (10th Cir.

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Cox v. Shelby State Community Collegegreen
ca6 · 2002 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
1 sentence

2017Id.; see also Katz v. Vill. of Beverly Hills, 677 F. App’x 232, 236 (6th Cir. 2017) (“the running of the limitations period can be tolled under the ‘continuing violation’ doctrine”); Printup v. Dir., Ohio Dep’t of Job & Family Servs., 654 F. App'x 781 , 790 n.8 (6th Cir. 2016) (explaining that “continuing violations . . . toll the applicable statute of limitations” but ultimately concluding that “the continuing violation doctrine did not delay the accrual of Printup’s causes of action”); Guba v. Huron Cty., 600 F. App’x 374, 379 (6th Cir. 2015) (referencing “the continuing violation doctrine -

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Darrell R. Page v. United Statesgreen
cadc · 1984 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
1 sentence

2017But the usual and it seems to us the correct characterization of the doctrine of continuing violation is that it is a doctrine governing accrual, e.g., Wilson v. Giesen, [] 956 F.2d [738, 743 (7th Cir. 1992)]; Taylor v. Meirick, [] 712 F.2d [1112, 1118-19, (7th Cir. 1983)]; Newell Recycling Co. v. EPA, 231 F.3d 204, 206-07 (5th Cir. 2000); Pisciotta v. Teledyne Industries, Inc., 91 F.3d 1326, 1332 (9th Cir. 1996) (per curiam); Page v. United States, 729 F.2d 818, 821 (D.C.

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Frank HERMAN and Frank Mullaney, Plaintiffs-Appellants, v. NATIONAL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC., Defendant-Appelleegreen
ca7 · 1984 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
1 sentence

2017Nunn signed a document agreeing to abide by the Halloween restrictions and curfew on September 16, 2009, more than one year before he filed his complaint on September 29, 2010. 12 The Seventh Circuit noted this disagreement in Heard v. Sheahan, 253 F.3d 316, 319 (7th Cir. 2001): Some cases say that the doctrine of continuing violation is a tolling doctrine, Davis v. United States Dept. of Justice, 204 F.3d 723, 726 (7th Cir. 2000) (per curiam); Herman v. National Broadcasting Co., 744 F.2d 604, 607 (7th Cir. 1984); Matson v. Burlington Northern Santa Fe R.R., 240 F.3d 1233, 1236-37 (10th Cir.

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Brian E. Davis v. United States Department of Justicegreen
ca7 · 2000 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
1 sentence

2017Nunn signed a document agreeing to abide by the Halloween restrictions and curfew on September 16, 2009, more than one year before he filed his complaint on September 29, 2010. 12 The Seventh Circuit noted this disagreement in Heard v. Sheahan, 253 F.3d 316, 319 (7th Cir. 2001): Some cases say that the doctrine of continuing violation is a tolling doctrine, Davis v. United States Dept. of Justice, 204 F.3d 723, 726 (7th Cir. 2000) (per curiam); Herman v. National Broadcasting Co., 744 F.2d 604, 607 (7th Cir. 1984); Matson v. Burlington Northern Santa Fe R.R., 240 F.3d 1233, 1236-37 (10th Cir.

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Newell Recycling Company, Inc. v. United States Environmental Protection Agencygreen
ca5 · 2000 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
1 sentence

2017But the usual and it seems to us the correct characterization of the doctrine of continuing violation is that it is a doctrine governing accrual, e.g., Wilson v. Giesen, [] 956 F.2d [738, 743 (7th Cir. 1992)]; Taylor v. Meirick, [] 712 F.2d [1112, 1118-19, (7th Cir. 1983)]; Newell Recycling Co. v. EPA, 231 F.3d 204, 206-07 (5th Cir. 2000); Pisciotta v. Teledyne Industries, Inc., 91 F.3d 1326, 1332 (9th Cir. 1996) (per curiam); Page v. United States, 729 F.2d 818, 821 (D.C.

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Delbert Heard v. Michael F. Sheahangreen
ca7 · 2001 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
1 sentence

2017Nunn signed a document agreeing to abide by the Halloween restrictions and curfew on September 16, 2009, more than one year before he filed his complaint on September 29, 2010. 12 The Seventh Circuit noted this disagreement in Heard v. Sheahan, 253 F.3d 316, 319 (7th Cir. 2001): Some cases say that the doctrine of continuing violation is a tolling doctrine, Davis v. United States Dept. of Justice, 204 F.3d 723, 726 (7th Cir. 2000) (per curiam); Herman v. National Broadcasting Co., 744 F.2d 604, 607 (7th Cir. 1984); Matson v. Burlington Northern Santa Fe R.R., 240 F.3d 1233, 1236-37 (10th Cir.

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Donald Katz v. Village of Beverly Hillsgreen
ca6 · 2017 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
1 sentence

2017Id.; see also Katz v. Vill. of Beverly Hills, 677 F. App’x 232, 236 (6th Cir. 2017) (“the running of the limitations period can be tolled under the ‘continuing violation’ doctrine”); Printup v. Dir., Ohio Dep’t of Job & Family Servs., 654 F. App'x 781 , 790 n.8 (6th Cir. 2016) (explaining that “continuing violations . . . toll the applicable statute of limitations” but ultimately concluding that “the continuing violation doctrine did not delay the accrual of Printup’s causes of action”); Guba v. Huron Cty., 600 F. App’x 374, 379 (6th Cir. 2015) (referencing “the continuing violation doctrine -

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Fahrner v. SW Manufacturing, Inc.green
tenn · 2001 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015See Fahrner v. SW Mfg., Inc., 48 S.W.3d 141, 145 (Tenn.2001) (“In a discovery rule case, the plaintiff may claim that .the defendant intentionally prevented him from discovering his injury.

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Ricky HARRIS v. STATE of Tennesseered
tenn · 2010 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
1 sentence

2013Holland v. Florida, 539 F.3d 1334, 1339 (11th Cir. 2008) (per curiam), rev’d, 560 U.S. ___ , ___, 130 S. Ct. 2549 (2010). 14 In fact, two members of this Court have described due process tolling under the Burford line of cases as “equitable tolling.” Harris v. State, 301 S.W.3d at 148-49, 153 (Koch, J., concurring in part). -14- The United States Supreme Court found the Eleventh Circuit’s tolling standard “too rigid,” and reversed.

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Holland v. Stategreen
ca11 · 2008 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
1 sentence

2013Holland v. Florida, 539 F.3d 1334, 1339 (11th Cir. 2008) (per curiam), rev’d, 560 U.S. ___ , ___, 130 S. Ct. 2549 (2010). 14 In fact, two members of this Court have described due process tolling under the Burford line of cases as “equitable tolling.” Harris v. State, 301 S.W.3d at 148-49, 153 (Koch, J., concurring in part). -14- The United States Supreme Court found the Eleventh Circuit’s tolling standard “too rigid,” and reversed.

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Shadrick v. Cokergreen
tenn · 1998 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
1 sentence

1998See Shadrick v. Coker, 963 S.W.2d 726, 736 (Tenn. 1998)(holding that a plaintiff relying upon the doctrine of fraudulent concealment must show, among other things, that it could not have discovered the wrong despite exercising reasonable care and diligence).

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Also cited on this issue (7)

CaseCitedYears
Pervis Tyrone Payne v. State of Tennessee green
tenn · 2016
2 sentences

2025After all, the relief sought by a writ of error coram nobis is the setting aside of the conviction and the granting of a new trial, Payne, 493 S.W.3d at 485 , and for a petition that seeks tolling of the statute of limitations, this may be many years down the road.

2024After all, the relief sought by a writ of error coram nobis is the setting aside of the conviction and the granting of a new trial, Payne, 493 S.W.3d at 485 , and for a petition that seeks tolling of the statute of limitations, this may be many years down the road.

22024–2025
State v. Nix green
tenn · 2001
2 sentences

2018Nix, 40 S.W.3d at 464 .

2016Nix, 40 S.W.3d at 464 .

22016–2018
Workman v. State green
tenn · 2001
2 sentences

2024The petition was filed under the tolling exception to the coram nobis statute of limitations adopted by this Court in Workman v. State, 41 S.W.3d 100 (Tenn. 2001).

2024Under the tolling analysis adopted in Workman, the coram nobis court must weigh the State’s interest against the petitioner’s private interests. 41 S.W.3d at 103 .

12024–2024
Printup v. Director, Ohio Department of Job & Family Services green
ca6 · 2016
1 sentence

2017Id.; see also Katz v. Vill. of Beverly Hills, 677 F. App’x 232, 236 (6th Cir. 2017) (“the running of the limitations period can be tolled under the ‘continuing violation’ doctrine”); Printup v. Dir., Ohio Dep’t of Job & Family Servs., 654 F. App'x 781 , 790 n.8 (6th Cir. 2016) (explaining that “continuing violations . . . toll the applicable statute of limitations” but ultimately concluding that “the continuing violation doctrine did not delay the accrual of Printup’s causes of action”); Guba v. Huron Cty., 600 F. App’x 374, 379 (6th Cir. 2015) (referencing “the continuing violation doctrine -

12017–2017
Holland v. Florida green
scotus · 2010
2 sentences

2013Holland v. Florida, 130 S.Ct. at 2563 .

2013Holland v. Florida, 539 F.3d 1334, 1339 (11th Cir. 2008) (per curiam), rev’d, 560 U.S. ___ , ___, 130 S. Ct. 2549 (2010). 14 In fact, two members of this Court have described due process tolling under the Burford line of cases as “equitable tolling.” Harris v. State, 301 S.W.3d at 148-49, 153 (Koch, J., concurring in part). -14- The United States Supreme Court found the Eleventh Circuit’s tolling standard “too rigid,” and reversed.

12013–2013
Norman Redwing v. Catholic Bishop for the Diocese of Memphis green
tenn · 2012
1 sentence

2013Redwing, 363 S.W.3d at 459 .

12013–2013
Joseph F. Cada v. Baxter Healthcare Corporation green
ca7 · 1991
2 sentences

2001It implies that a defendant is guilty of [concealment or other misconduct justifying equitable estoppel] unless it tells the plaintiff, We’re firing you because of your age.’ It would eliminate the statute of limitations in age discrimination cases.” Cada, 920 F.2d at 451 .

2001It implies that a defendant is guilty of [concealment or other misconduct justifying equitable estoppel] unless it tells the plaintiff, `We're firing you because of your age.' It would eliminate the statute of limitations in age discrimination cases." Cada, 920 F.2d at 451 .

12001–2001

Statutes the citing opinions construe

TN § Tenn. Code Ann. § 28-3-104 (5) TN § Tenn. Code Ann. § 29-26-116 (3) TN § Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-26-105 (3) TN § Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-30-102 (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.

Where else courts name it

CA 69 (1974–2025) TX 60 (1992–2026) DE 24 (2009–2026) FL 17 (1986–2026) MD 15 (2005–2025) NY 14 (1990–2024) IL 12 (1993–2015) TN 11 (1998–2025) WI 11 (1988–2025) MI 9 (1976–2023) GA 9 (2006–2025) OK 7 (1959–2024) MA 7 (1988–2025) OH 7 (1978–2022) AK 6 (1984–2017) PA 6 (1985–1992) NJ 6 (1978–2025) DC 6 (1991–2000) NM 6 (1978–2025) CT 6 (1997–2019) NV 5 (2012–2019) IA 5 (2011–2024) IN 4 (1994–2015) WA 4 (1999–2023) AZ 4 (1996–2020) OR 4 (1997–2024) LA 3 (2010–2021) KY 3 (2009–2022) ID 3 (1993–2009) KS 3 (1984–2012) ME 3 (2010–2019) UT 3 (1999–2018) VA 2 (2017–2024) MT 2 (2014–2014) MN 2 (1984–2026) WV 2 (1997–2019) HI 2 (1998–2015) VT 2 (2005–2012) VI 2 (2000–2017)

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