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exhaustion of remedies doctrine in Tennessee

8 Tennessee opinions name it 2 courts 1992–2025 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 (9)

CaseFollowedCited
State Ex Rel. Poteat v. Bowmangreen
tenn · 1973 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025Nashville, Inc. v. City of Franklin, No. M2003-00180-COA-R3-CV, 2005 WL 127082 , at *6 (Tenn. Ct. App. Jan. 21, 2005) (citing State ex rel Poteat v. Bowman, 491 S.W.2d 77, 80 (Tenn. 1973)).

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Ready Mix, USA, LLC v. Jefferson County, Tennesseegreen
tenn · 2012 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025See Ready Mix, 380 S.W.3d at 65-66 (finding a party was not required to exhaust its administrative remedies where the key issue for review was whether the landowner “by its actions prior to the passage of the zoning ordinance, invoked the protections of [the Grandfather Clause]” and thus presented a question of law.); Moore & Assoc., 246 S.W.3d 7 Several exceptions to the exhaustion of remedies doctrine exist, including when “the party challenges the validity of an ordinance or statute that would be applied by the administrative decision maker.” B.F.

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Bellsouth Advertising & Publishing Corp. v. Tennessee Regulatory Authoritygreen
tenn · 2002 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
1 sentence

2019Thus, an agency’s interpretation of its own rules has ‘controlling weight unless it is plainly erroneous or inconsistent with the regulation.’ 4 Our research reveals no caselaw construing this regulation or defining “the clinical practice of medicine.” - 12 - Pickard v. Tennessee Water Quality Control Bd., 424 S.W.3d 511, 522 (Tenn. 2013) (quoting BellSouth Adver. & Publ’g Corp. v. Tennessee Regulatory Auth., 79 S.W.3d 506, 514 (Tenn. 2002)) (noting that the second method of respect is the exhaustion of remedies doctrine); see also Gay v. City of Somerville, 878 S.W.2d 124, 127 (Tenn. Ct. App.

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Gay v. City of Somervillegreen
tennctapp · 1994 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
1 sentence

2019Thus, an agency’s interpretation of its own rules has ‘controlling weight unless it is plainly erroneous or inconsistent with the regulation.’ 4 Our research reveals no caselaw construing this regulation or defining “the clinical practice of medicine.” - 12 - Pickard v. Tennessee Water Quality Control Bd., 424 S.W.3d 511, 522 (Tenn. 2013) (quoting BellSouth Adver. & Publ’g Corp. v. Tennessee Regulatory Auth., 79 S.W.3d 506, 514 (Tenn. 2002)) (noting that the second method of respect is the exhaustion of remedies doctrine); see also Gay v. City of Somerville, 878 S.W.2d 124, 127 (Tenn. Ct. App.

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Nashville Mobilphone Co., Inc. v. Atkinsgreen
tenn · 1976 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
1 sentence

2019Although deference is especially applicable with “regard to ‘doubtful or ambiguous statutes,’ an agency’s statutory interpretation is not binding on the courts.” Pickard, 424 S.W.3d at 522 (quoting Nashville Mobilphone Co. v. Atkins, 536 S.W.2d 335, 340 (Tenn. 1976)).

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E. Ron Pickard v. Tennessee Water Quality Control Boardgreen
tenn · 2013 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
2 sentences

2019Thus, an agency’s interpretation of its own rules has ‘controlling weight unless it is plainly erroneous or inconsistent with the regulation.’ 4 Our research reveals no caselaw construing this regulation or defining “the clinical practice of medicine.” - 12 - Pickard v. Tennessee Water Quality Control Bd., 424 S.W.3d 511, 522 (Tenn. 2013) (quoting BellSouth Adver. & Publ’g Corp. v. Tennessee Regulatory Auth., 79 S.W.3d 506, 514 (Tenn. 2002)) (noting that the second method of respect is the exhaustion of remedies doctrine); see also Gay v. City of Somerville, 878 S.W.2d 124, 127 (Tenn. Ct. App.

2019Although deference is especially applicable with “regard to ‘doubtful or ambiguous statutes,’ an agency’s statutory interpretation is not binding on the courts.” Pickard, 424 S.W.3d at 522 (quoting Nashville Mobilphone Co. v. Atkins, 536 S.W.2d 335, 340 (Tenn. 1976)).

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Wilson v. Millergreen
tenn · 1952 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
2 sentences

2005See e.g., Wilson v. Miller, 194 Tenn. 390 , 250 S.W.2d 575, 578 (1952) (action by a union member to recover union funds pursuant to a union agreement); Cantrell v. Walker Die Casting, Inc., 121 S.W.3d 391 , 396 n. 3 (Tenn.Ct.App.2003) (ERISA action).

2005See e.g., Wilson v. Miller, 194 Tenn. 390 , 250 S.W.2d 575, 578 (1952) (action by a union member to recover union funds pursuant to a union agreement); Cantrell v. Walker Die Casting, Inc., 121 S.W.3d 391 , 396 n. 3 (Tenn.Ct.App.2003) (ERISA action).

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Meighan v. U.S. Sprint Communications Co.green
tenn · 1997 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
1 sentence

2004A writ of mandamus is an extraordinary remedy that may be issued where a right has been clearly established and “there is no other plain, adequate, and complete method of obtaining the relief to which one is entitled.” Meighan v. U.S. Sprint Communications Co., 942 S.W.2d 476, 479 (Tenn.1997).

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McCaslin v. City of Monterey Parkgreen
calctapp · 1958 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 1992–1992
2 sentences

1992See also McCaslin v. City of Monterey Park, 163 Cal.App.2d 339 , 329 P.2d 522 (1958); City of Des Plaines v. LaSalle National Bank, 44 Ill.App.3d 815 , 3 Ill.

1992See also McCaslin v. City of Monterey Park, 163 Cal.App.2d 339 , 329 P.2d 522 (1958); City of Des Plaines v. LaSalle National Bank, 44 Ill.App.3d 815 , 3 Ill.

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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 (5)

CaseCitedYears
Thomas v. State Board of Equalization green
tenn · 1997
2 sentences

2015In Thomas, this Court observed that the exhaustion of remedies doctrine allows an administrative body to “(1) function efficiently and have an opportunity to correct its own errors; (2) afford the parties and the courts the benefit of its experience and expertise without the threat of litigious interruption; and (3) compile a record which is adequate for judicial review.” Thomas, 940 S.W.2d at 566 .

2012In Thomas , this Court observed that the exhaustion of remedies doctrine allows an administrative body to “(1) function efficiently and have an opportunity to correct its own errors; (2) afford the parties and the courts the benefit of its experience and expertise without the threat of litigious interruption; and (3) compile a record which is adequate for judicial review.” Thomas, 940 S.W.2d at 566 .

22012–2015
State v. Davis green
moctapp · 2007
1 sentence

2025See Ready Mix, 380 S.W.3d at 65-66 (finding a party was not required to exhaust its administrative remedies where the key issue for review was whether the landowner “by its actions prior to the passage of the zoning ordinance, invoked the protections of [the Grandfather Clause]” and thus presented a question of law.); Moore & Assoc., 246 S.W.3d 7 Several exceptions to the exhaustion of remedies doctrine exist, including when “the party challenges the validity of an ordinance or statute that would be applied by the administrative decision maker.” B.F.

12025–2025
Cantrell v. Walker Die Casting, Inc. green
tennctapp · 2003
1 sentence

2005See e.g., Wilson v. Miller, 194 Tenn. 390 , 250 S.W.2d 575, 578 (1952) (action by a union member to recover union funds pursuant to a union agreement); Cantrell v. Walker Die Casting, Inc., 121 S.W.3d 391 , 396 n. 3 (Tenn.Ct.App.2003) (ERISA action).

12005–2005
Wilson v. State green
tenncrimapp · 1994
1 sentence

2001Wilson v. S tate, 899 S.W.2d 648 (Tenn. Crim.

12001–2001
City of Des Plaines v. La Salle National Bank green
illappct · 1976
2 sentences

1992See also McCaslin v. City of Monterey Park, 163 Cal.App.2d 339 , 329 P.2d 522 (1958); City of Des Plaines v. LaSalle National Bank, 44 Ill.App.3d 815 , 3 Ill.

1992See also McCaslin v. City of Monterey Park, 163 Cal.App.2d 339 , 329 P.2d 522 (1958); City of Des Plaines v. LaSalle National Bank, 44 Ill.App.3d 815 , 3 Ill.

11992–1992

Statutes the citing opinions construe

TN § Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-7-208 (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

IL 88 (1969–2025) TX 74 (1986–2025) CA 53 (1960–2025) AZ 30 (1975–2022) NJ 29 (1958–2026) NY 15 (1974–2025) IN 14 (1981–2026) PA 13 (1980–2019) WI 11 (1966–2026) WA 11 (1953–2015) CT 11 (1990–2008) AL 10 (1983–2015) AK 9 (1982–2024) OH 8 (1986–2025) TN 8 (1992–2025) RI 8 (1983–2010) MO 8 (1995–2025) CO 7 (1981–2017) OK 7 (1990–2021) ND 7 (1991–2024) NM 6 (1963–2015) UT 6 (1992–2011) DC 5 (1975–2006) MI 5 (1983–1997) MD 4 (1983–2005) KY 4 (2001–2014) OR 4 (1993–2013) AR 4 (1991–2000) WV 3 (1992–2000) SD 3 (1977–2000) GA 3 (2005–2013) IA 3 (1997–2026) MN 2 (1984–2015) FL 2 (2008–2012) MT 2 (1987–2022) KS 2 (2011–2011) LA 2 (1993–2004) HI 2 (2007–2012) NE 2 (2009–2017)

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.

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