assertion of a meritorious defense (Tennessee) · Go Syfert
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assertion of a meritorious defense in Tennessee

7 Tennessee opinions name it 1 courts 2002–2021 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 (3)

CaseFollowedCited
Davis v. Muslergreen
ca2 · 1983 · cited in 2 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2010–2011
2 sentences

2011In determining whether a default judgment should be set aside, Tennessee courts also must consider, in addition to the justifications provided under Rule 60.02, the following three criteria: “(1) whether the default was willful; (2) whether defendant has a meritorious defense; and (3) the level of prejudice that may occur to the non-defaulting party if relief is granted.” Barbee, 689 S.W.2d at 866 (quoting Davis v. Musler, 713 F.2d 907, 915 (2d Cir. 1983)); see, e.g., Henry, 104 S.W.3d at 481 ; Pryor v. Rivergate Meadows Apartment Assocs.

2010In determining whether a default judgment should be vacated, Tennessee courts also must consider, in addition to the justifications provided under Rule 60.02, the following three criteria: “(1) whether the default was willful; (2) whether defendant has a meritorious defense; and (3) the level of prejudice that may occur to the non-defaulting party if relief is granted.” Tenn. Dep’t of Human Servs. v. Barbee, 689 S.W.2d 863, 866 (Tenn. 1985) (quoting Davis v. Musler, 713 F.2d 907, 915 (2d Cir. 1983)); see, e.g., Henry, 104 S.W.3d at 481 ; Pryor v. Rivergate Meadows Apartment Assocs.

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Henry v. Goinsgreen
tenn · 2003 · cited in 2 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2010–2011
2 sentences

2011In determining whether a default judgment should be set aside, Tennessee courts also must consider, in addition to the justifications provided under Rule 60.02, the following three criteria: “(1) whether the default was willful; (2) whether defendant has a meritorious defense; and (3) the level of prejudice that may occur to the non-defaulting party if relief is granted.” Barbee, 689 S.W.2d at 866 (quoting Davis v. Musler, 713 F.2d 907, 915 (2d Cir. 1983)); see, e.g., Henry, 104 S.W.3d at 481 ; Pryor v. Rivergate Meadows Apartment Assocs.

2010In determining whether a default judgment should be vacated, Tennessee courts also must consider, in addition to the justifications provided under Rule 60.02, the following three criteria: “(1) whether the default was willful; (2) whether defendant has a meritorious defense; and (3) the level of prejudice that may occur to the non-defaulting party if relief is granted.” Tenn. Dep’t of Human Servs. v. Barbee, 689 S.W.2d 863, 866 (Tenn. 1985) (quoting Davis v. Musler, 713 F.2d 907, 915 (2d Cir. 1983)); see, e.g., Henry, 104 S.W.3d at 481 ; Pryor v. Rivergate Meadows Apartment Assocs.

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Tennessee Department of Human Services v. Barbeegreen
tenn · 1985 · cited in 2 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2010–2011
2 sentences

2011In determining whether a default judgment should be set aside, Tennessee courts also must consider, in addition to the justifications provided under Rule 60.02, the following three criteria: “(1) whether the default was willful; (2) whether defendant has a meritorious defense; and (3) the level of prejudice that may occur to the non-defaulting party if relief is granted.” Barbee, 689 S.W.2d at 866 (quoting Davis v. Musler, 713 F.2d 907, 915 (2d Cir. 1983)); see, e.g., Henry, 104 S.W.3d at 481 ; Pryor v. Rivergate Meadows Apartment Assocs.

2010In determining whether a default judgment should be vacated, Tennessee courts also must consider, in addition to the justifications provided under Rule 60.02, the following three criteria: “(1) whether the default was willful; (2) whether defendant has a meritorious defense; and (3) the level of prejudice that may occur to the non-defaulting party if relief is granted.” Tenn. Dep’t of Human Servs. v. Barbee, 689 S.W.2d 863, 866 (Tenn. 1985) (quoting Davis v. Musler, 713 F.2d 907, 915 (2d Cir. 1983)); see, e.g., Henry, 104 S.W.3d at 481 ; Pryor v. Rivergate Meadows Apartment Assocs.

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (1)

CaseCitedYears
Patterson v. Rockwell International green
tenn · 1984
2 sentences

2021Defendant asserts that “she was denied the opportunity to appear and present evidence in support of an accurate accounting of the Lambert-Babcock Partnership.” This statement is conclusory and does not “constitute the assertion of a meritorious defense.” See Patterson, 665 S.W.2d at 100 .

2012Moreover, “an assertion of a meritorious defense is not required where ‘the default judgment was procured in violation of the Rules of Civil Procedure.’” Reynolds v. Battles, 108 S.W.2d 249, 252-53 (Tenn. Ct. App. 2003) (quoting Churney v. Churney, No. 02A01-9211-CV-00326, 1993 WL 273891 at *2 (Tenn. Ct. App. July 22, 1993)) (citing Patterson v. Rockwell Int’l, 665 S.W.2d 96 , 99- 100 (Tenn. 1984)). -3- On appeal, Father argues the trial court applied the “wrong legal standard” when considering his motion for Rule 60.02 relief.

72002–2021

Where else courts name it

TN 7 (2002–2021) FL 4 (1999–2026) UT 4 (2012–2015) PA 3 (1984–2026)

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