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statewide standard in Tennessee

8 Tennessee opinions name it 3 courts 1999–2017 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 (12)

CaseFollowedCited
Totty v. Thompsongreen
tennctapp · 2003 · cited in 2 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2005–2007
2 sentences

2007We have likewise rejected expert testimony based on a state-wide standard of professional practice, Totty v. Thompson, 121 S.W.3d 676, 678-79 (Tenn. Ct. App. 2003); Tilley, 2002 WL 1000196 , at *4 (holding that the relevant standard of professional practice is not a nationwide or even a statewide standard of care), as well as testimony premised on a regional standard of professional practice.

2005We have likewise rejected expert testimony based on a state-wide standard of professional practice, Totty v. Thompson, 121 S.W.3d 676, 678-79 (Tenn. Ct. App. 2003); Tilley v. Bindra, No. W2001-01157-COA-R3-CV, 2002 WL 1000196 , at *4 (Tenn. Ct. App. May 13, 2002) (holding that the relevant standard of professional practice is not a nationwide or even a statewide standard of care), as well as testimony premised on a regional standard of professional practice.

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Brett v. Berkowitzgreen
del · 1998 · cited in 2 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
2 sentences

2006See, e.g., Brett v. Berkowitz, 706 A.2d 509, 517 (Del.

2006See, e.g., Brett v. Berkowitz, 706 A.2d 509, 517 (Del.Super.Ct.1998); Kellos v. Sawilowsky, 254 Ga. 4 , 325 S.E.2d 757, 758 (1985); Fenaille v. Coudert, 44 N.J.L. 286, 289 (N.J.1882); Little v. Matthewson, 114 N.C.App. 562 , 442 S.E.2d 567, 570 (1994), aff'd 340 N.G. 102, 455 S.E.2d 160 (1995); Feil v. Wishek, 193 N.W.2d 218, 225 (N.D.1971); Smith v. Haynsworth, Marion, McKay & Geurard, 322 S.C. 433 , 472 S.E.2d 612, 614 (1954); Russo v. Griffin, 147 Vt. 20 , 510 A.2d 436, 438 (1986); Cook, Flanagan & Berst v. Clausing, 73 Wash.2d 393 , 438 P.2d 865, 866 (1975); Moore v. Lubnau, 855 P.2d 1245,

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Chapman v. Bearfieldgreen
tenn · 2006 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
2 sentences

2017By extension, an expert who opines in a legal malpractice case about an attorney’s adherence to our professional standard of care must be familiar with the statewide professional standard of care.” 207 S.W.3d 736, 740 (Tenn. 2006). 7 719 S.W.2d 535, 540 (Tenn. Ct. App. 1986), abrogated on other grounds by Chapman v. Bearfield, 207 S.W.3d 736 (Tenn. 2006) (citations omitted).

2017By extension, an expert who opines in a legal malpractice case about an attorney’s adherence to our professional standard of care must be familiar with the statewide professional standard of care.” 207 S.W.3d 736, 740 (Tenn. 2006). 7 719 S.W.2d 535, 540 (Tenn. Ct. App. 1986), abrogated on other grounds by Chapman v. Bearfield, 207 S.W.3d 736 (Tenn. 2006) (citations omitted).

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Cleckner v. Dalegreen
tennctapp · 1986 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
1 sentence

2017By extension, an expert who opines in a legal malpractice case about an attorney’s adherence to our professional standard of care must be familiar with the statewide professional standard of care.” 207 S.W.3d 736, 740 (Tenn. 2006). 7 719 S.W.2d 535, 540 (Tenn. Ct. App. 1986), abrogated on other grounds by Chapman v. Bearfield, 207 S.W.3d 736 (Tenn. 2006) (citations omitted).

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Fenaille & Despeaux v. Coudertgreen
nj · 1882 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
1 sentence

2006See, e.g., Brett v. Berkowitz, 706 A.2d 509, 517 (Del.Super.Ct.1998); Kellos v. Sawilowsky, 254 Ga. 4 , 325 S.E.2d 757, 758 (1985); Fenaille v. Coudert, 44 N.J.L. 286, 289 (N.J.1882); Little v. Matthewson, 114 N.C.App. 562 , 442 S.E.2d 567, 570 (1994), aff'd 340 N.G. 102, 455 S.E.2d 160 (1995); Feil v. Wishek, 193 N.W.2d 218, 225 (N.D.1971); Smith v. Haynsworth, Marion, McKay & Geurard, 322 S.C. 433 , 472 S.E.2d 612, 614 (1954); Russo v. Griffin, 147 Vt. 20 , 510 A.2d 436, 438 (1986); Cook, Flanagan & Berst v. Clausing, 73 Wash.2d 393 , 438 P.2d 865, 866 (1975); Moore v. Lubnau, 855 P.2d 1245,

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Russo v. Griffingreen
vt · 1986 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
2 sentences

2006See, e.g., Brett v. Berkowitz, 706 A.2d 509, 517 (Del.Super.Ct.1998); Kellos v. Sawilowsky, 254 Ga. 4 , 325 S.E.2d 757, 758 (1985); Fenaille v. Coudert, 44 N.J.L. 286, 289 (N.J.1882); Little v. Matthewson, 114 N.C.App. 562 , 442 S.E.2d 567, 570 (1994), aff'd 340 N.G. 102, 455 S.E.2d 160 (1995); Feil v. Wishek, 193 N.W.2d 218, 225 (N.D.1971); Smith v. Haynsworth, Marion, McKay & Geurard, 322 S.C. 433 , 472 S.E.2d 612, 614 (1954); Russo v. Griffin, 147 Vt. 20 , 510 A.2d 436, 438 (1986); Cook, Flanagan & Berst v. Clausing, 73 Wash.2d 393 , 438 P.2d 865, 866 (1975); Moore v. Lubnau, 855 P.2d 1245,

2006See, e.g., Brett v. Berkowitz, 706 A.2d 509, 517 (Del.Super.Ct.1998); Kellos v. Sawilowsky, 254 Ga. 4 , 325 S.E.2d 757, 758 (1985); Fenaille v. Coudert, 44 N.J.L. 286, 289 (N.J.1882); Little v. Matthewson, 114 N.C.App. 562 , 442 S.E.2d 567, 570 (1994), aff'd 340 N.G. 102, 455 S.E.2d 160 (1995); Feil v. Wishek, 193 N.W.2d 218, 225 (N.D.1971); Smith v. Haynsworth, Marion, McKay & Geurard, 322 S.C. 433 , 472 S.E.2d 612, 614 (1954); Russo v. Griffin, 147 Vt. 20 , 510 A.2d 436, 438 (1986); Cook, Flanagan & Berst v. Clausing, 73 Wash.2d 393 , 438 P.2d 865, 866 (1975); Moore v. Lubnau, 855 P.2d 1245,

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Kellos v. Sawilowskygreen
ga · 1985 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
2 sentences

2006See, e.g., Brett v. Berkowitz, 706 A.2d 509, 517 (Del.Super.Ct.1998); Kellos v. Sawilowsky, 254 Ga. 4 , 325 S.E.2d 757, 758 (1985); Fenaille v. Coudert, 44 N.J.L. 286, 289 (N.J.1882); Little v. Matthewson, 114 N.C.App. 562 , 442 S.E.2d 567, 570 (1994), aff'd 340 N.G. 102, 455 S.E.2d 160 (1995); Feil v. Wishek, 193 N.W.2d 218, 225 (N.D.1971); Smith v. Haynsworth, Marion, McKay & Geurard, 322 S.C. 433 , 472 S.E.2d 612, 614 (1954); Russo v. Griffin, 147 Vt. 20 , 510 A.2d 436, 438 (1986); Cook, Flanagan & Berst v. Clausing, 73 Wash.2d 393 , 438 P.2d 865, 866 (1975); Moore v. Lubnau, 855 P.2d 1245,

2006See, e.g., Brett v. Berkowitz, 706 A.2d 509, 517 (Del.Super.Ct.1998); Kellos v. Sawilowsky, 254 Ga. 4 , 325 S.E.2d 757, 758 (1985); Fenaille v. Coudert, 44 N.J.L. 286, 289 (N.J.1882); Little v. Matthewson, 114 N.C.App. 562 , 442 S.E.2d 567, 570 (1994), aff'd 340 N.G. 102, 455 S.E.2d 160 (1995); Feil v. Wishek, 193 N.W.2d 218, 225 (N.D.1971); Smith v. Haynsworth, Marion, McKay & Geurard, 322 S.C. 433 , 472 S.E.2d 612, 614 (1954); Russo v. Griffin, 147 Vt. 20 , 510 A.2d 436, 438 (1986); Cook, Flanagan & Berst v. Clausing, 73 Wash.2d 393 , 438 P.2d 865, 866 (1975); Moore v. Lubnau, 855 P.2d 1245,

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Smith v. Haynsworthgreen
sc · 1996 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
2 sentences

2006See, e.g., Brett v. Berkowitz, 706 A.2d 509, 517 (Del.Super.Ct.1998); Kellos v. Sawilowsky, 254 Ga. 4 , 325 S.E.2d 757, 758 (1985); Fenaille v. Coudert, 44 N.J.L. 286, 289 (N.J.1882); Little v. Matthewson, 114 N.C.App. 562 , 442 S.E.2d 567, 570 (1994), aff'd 340 N.G. 102, 455 S.E.2d 160 (1995); Feil v. Wishek, 193 N.W.2d 218, 225 (N.D.1971); Smith v. Haynsworth, Marion, McKay & Geurard, 322 S.C. 433 , 472 S.E.2d 612, 614 (1954); Russo v. Griffin, 147 Vt. 20 , 510 A.2d 436, 438 (1986); Cook, Flanagan & Berst v. Clausing, 73 Wash.2d 393 , 438 P.2d 865, 866 (1975); Moore v. Lubnau, 855 P.2d 1245,

2006See, e.g., Brett v. Berkowitz, 706 A.2d 509, 517 (Del.Super.Ct.1998); Kellos v. Sawilowsky, 254 Ga. 4 , 325 S.E.2d 757, 758 (1985); Fenaille v. Coudert, 44 N.J.L. 286, 289 (N.J.1882); Little v. Matthewson, 114 N.C.App. 562 , 442 S.E.2d 567, 570 (1994), aff'd 340 N.G. 102, 455 S.E.2d 160 (1995); Feil v. Wishek, 193 N.W.2d 218, 225 (N.D.1971); Smith v. Haynsworth, Marion, McKay & Geurard, 322 S.C. 433 , 472 S.E.2d 612, 614 (1954); Russo v. Griffin, 147 Vt. 20 , 510 A.2d 436, 438 (1986); Cook, Flanagan & Berst v. Clausing, 73 Wash.2d 393 , 438 P.2d 865, 866 (1975); Moore v. Lubnau, 855 P.2d 1245,

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Little v. Matthewsongreen
ncctapp · 1994 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
2 sentences

2006See, e.g., Brett v. Berkowitz, 706 A.2d 509, 517 (Del.Super.Ct.1998); Kellos v. Sawilowsky, 254 Ga. 4 , 325 S.E.2d 757, 758 (1985); Fenaille v. Coudert, 44 N.J.L. 286, 289 (N.J.1882); Little v. Matthewson, 114 N.C.App. 562 , 442 S.E.2d 567, 570 (1994), aff'd 340 N.G. 102, 455 S.E.2d 160 (1995); Feil v. Wishek, 193 N.W.2d 218, 225 (N.D.1971); Smith v. Haynsworth, Marion, McKay & Geurard, 322 S.C. 433 , 472 S.E.2d 612, 614 (1954); Russo v. Griffin, 147 Vt. 20 , 510 A.2d 436, 438 (1986); Cook, Flanagan & Berst v. Clausing, 73 Wash.2d 393 , 438 P.2d 865, 866 (1975); Moore v. Lubnau, 855 P.2d 1245,

2006See, e.g., Brett v. Berkowitz, 706 A.2d 509, 517 (Del.Super.Ct.1998); Kellos v. Sawilowsky, 254 Ga. 4 , 325 S.E.2d 757, 758 (1985); Fenaille v. Coudert, 44 N.J.L. 286, 289 (N.J.1882); Little v. Matthewson, 114 N.C.App. 562 , 442 S.E.2d 567, 570 (1994), aff'd 340 N.G. 102, 455 S.E.2d 160 (1995); Feil v. Wishek, 193 N.W.2d 218, 225 (N.D.1971); Smith v. Haynsworth, Marion, McKay & Geurard, 322 S.C. 433 , 472 S.E.2d 612, 614 (1954); Russo v. Griffin, 147 Vt. 20 , 510 A.2d 436, 438 (1986); Cook, Flanagan & Berst v. Clausing, 73 Wash.2d 393 , 438 P.2d 865, 866 (1975); Moore v. Lubnau, 855 P.2d 1245,

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Feil v. Wishekgreen
nd · 1971 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
1 sentence

2006See, e.g., Brett v. Berkowitz, 706 A.2d 509, 517 (Del.Super.Ct.1998); Kellos v. Sawilowsky, 254 Ga. 4 , 325 S.E.2d 757, 758 (1985); Fenaille v. Coudert, 44 N.J.L. 286, 289 (N.J.1882); Little v. Matthewson, 114 N.C.App. 562 , 442 S.E.2d 567, 570 (1994), aff'd 340 N.G. 102, 455 S.E.2d 160 (1995); Feil v. Wishek, 193 N.W.2d 218, 225 (N.D.1971); Smith v. Haynsworth, Marion, McKay & Geurard, 322 S.C. 433 , 472 S.E.2d 612, 614 (1954); Russo v. Griffin, 147 Vt. 20 , 510 A.2d 436, 438 (1986); Cook, Flanagan & Berst v. Clausing, 73 Wash.2d 393 , 438 P.2d 865, 866 (1975); Moore v. Lubnau, 855 P.2d 1245,

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Cook, Flanagan & Berst v. Clausinggreen
wash · 1968 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
2 sentences

2006See, e.g., Brett v. Berkowitz, 706 A.2d 509, 517 (Del.Super.Ct.1998); Kellos v. Sawilowsky, 254 Ga. 4 , 325 S.E.2d 757, 758 (1985); Fenaille v. Coudert, 44 N.J.L. 286, 289 (N.J.1882); Little v. Matthewson, 114 N.C.App. 562 , 442 S.E.2d 567, 570 (1994), aff'd 340 N.G. 102, 455 S.E.2d 160 (1995); Feil v. Wishek, 193 N.W.2d 218, 225 (N.D.1971); Smith v. Haynsworth, Marion, McKay & Geurard, 322 S.C. 433 , 472 S.E.2d 612, 614 (1954); Russo v. Griffin, 147 Vt. 20 , 510 A.2d 436, 438 (1986); Cook, Flanagan & Berst v. Clausing, 73 Wash.2d 393 , 438 P.2d 865, 866 (1975); Moore v. Lubnau, 855 P.2d 1245,

2006See, e.g., Brett v. Berkowitz, 706 A.2d 509, 517 (Del.Super.Ct.1998); Kellos v. Sawilowsky, 254 Ga. 4 , 325 S.E.2d 757, 758 (1985); Fenaille v. Coudert, 44 N.J.L. 286, 289 (N.J.1882); Little v. Matthewson, 114 N.C.App. 562 , 442 S.E.2d 567, 570 (1994), aff'd 340 N.G. 102, 455 S.E.2d 160 (1995); Feil v. Wishek, 193 N.W.2d 218, 225 (N.D.1971); Smith v. Haynsworth, Marion, McKay & Geurard, 322 S.C. 433 , 472 S.E.2d 612, 614 (1954); Russo v. Griffin, 147 Vt. 20 , 510 A.2d 436, 438 (1986); Cook, Flanagan & Berst v. Clausing, 73 Wash.2d 393 , 438 P.2d 865, 866 (1975); Moore v. Lubnau, 855 P.2d 1245,

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Moore v. Lubnaugreen
wyo · 1993 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
1 sentence

2006See, e.g., Brett v. Berkowitz, 706 A.2d 509, 517 (Del.Super.Ct.1998); Kellos v. Sawilowsky, 254 Ga. 4 , 325 S.E.2d 757, 758 (1985); Fenaille v. Coudert, 44 N.J.L. 286, 289 (N.J.1882); Little v. Matthewson, 114 N.C.App. 562 , 442 S.E.2d 567, 570 (1994), aff'd 340 N.G. 102, 455 S.E.2d 160 (1995); Feil v. Wishek, 193 N.W.2d 218, 225 (N.D.1971); Smith v. Haynsworth, Marion, McKay & Geurard, 322 S.C. 433 , 472 S.E.2d 612, 614 (1954); Russo v. Griffin, 147 Vt. 20 , 510 A.2d 436, 438 (1986); Cook, Flanagan & Berst v. Clausing, 73 Wash.2d 393 , 438 P.2d 865, 866 (1975); Moore v. Lubnau, 855 P.2d 1245,

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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 (3)

CaseCitedYears
Kenyon v. Handal green
tennctapp · 2003
2 sentences

2010Id.

2010Id.

22010–2010
Little v. Matthewson neutral
nc · 1995
1 sentence

2006See, e.g., Brett v. Berkowitz, 706 A.2d 509, 517 (Del.Super.Ct.1998); Kellos v. Sawilowsky, 254 Ga. 4 , 325 S.E.2d 757, 758 (1985); Fenaille v. Coudert, 44 N.J.L. 286, 289 (N.J.1882); Little v. Matthewson, 114 N.C.App. 562 , 442 S.E.2d 567, 570 (1994), aff'd 340 N.G. 102, 455 S.E.2d 160 (1995); Feil v. Wishek, 193 N.W.2d 218, 225 (N.D.1971); Smith v. Haynsworth, Marion, McKay & Geurard, 322 S.C. 433 , 472 S.E.2d 612, 614 (1954); Russo v. Griffin, 147 Vt. 20 , 510 A.2d 436, 438 (1986); Cook, Flanagan & Berst v. Clausing, 73 Wash.2d 393 , 438 P.2d 865, 866 (1975); Moore v. Lubnau, 855 P.2d 1245,

12006–2006
Stanley v. Georgia green
scotus · 1969
2 sentences

1999In Davis-Kidd, the court found that geographical distinctions for determining whether material is offensive by community standards have been allowed by the United States Supreme Court and that the high court has allowed the states wide latitude in defining “community.” The reasoning of Davis-Kidd leads to a conclusion that equal protection is not trampled by a definition of “community” as the judicial district in which the crime is alleged to have occurred, rather than a statewide standard. 3 *397 The defendants raise two su-bissues in which they contend that the federal and state decisions wh

1999In Davis-Kidd, the court found that geographical distinctions for determining whether material is offensive by community standards have been allowed by the United States Supreme Court and that the high court has allowed the states wide latitude in defining “community.” The reasoning of Davis-Kidd leads to a conclusion that equal protection is not trampled by a definition of “community” as the judicial district in which the crime is alleged to have occurred, rather than a statewide standard. 3 *397 The defendants raise two su-bissues in which they contend that the federal and state decisions wh

11999–1999

Statutes the citing opinions construe

TN § Tenn. Code Ann. § 29-26-115 (6)

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

PA 20 (1979–2025) CT 12 (1984–2022) VA 11 (1979–2025) NC 8 (1987–2022) MS 8 (1962–1987) TN 8 (1999–2017) CA 8 (1972–2019) NY 7 (1988–2017) IL 6 (1971–1989) IA 4 (2015–2016) WI 4 (1975–2025) ID 4 (2011–2020) TX 4 (1987–2024) MI 3 (1977–2005) AZ 3 (1986–1990) WA 3 (1975–1988) MD 2 (1991–2024) SD 2 (1988–2014)

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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