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demand requirement in Tennessee

7 Tennessee opinions name it 2 courts 1926–2022 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)

CaseFollowedCited
Akin v. MacKiegreen
tenn · 1958 · cited in 3 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 1992–2022
2 sentences

2022For completeness, we turn to review whether the amended complaint alleged any facts to show that a demand would be “excused.” Tennessee case law provides that “a demand of the agents of a corporation . . . is not necessary if these agents are themselves guilty of the wrongs complained of against the corporation[.]” Boyd, 11 S.W. at 949-50 (emphasis added); see also Akin, 310 S.W.2d at 168 (quoting Peeler v. Luther, 135 S.W.2d 926, 928 (Tenn. 1940)) (“[Demand] need not be made where the corporation is under the control of the wrongdoers or of persons who are necessary parties defendant.”) (emph

2006Lewis, 838 S.W.2d at 221 (citing Akin v. Mackie, 310 S.W.2d 164, 167 (Tenn. 1958); Deaderick v. Wilson, 67 Tenn. (8 Baxt.) 108, 131 (Tenn. 1874)).

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Boyd v. Simsgreen
tenn · 1889 · cited in 2 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 1992–2022
2 sentences

2022For completeness, we turn to review whether the amended complaint alleged any facts to show that a demand would be “excused.” Tennessee case law provides that “a demand of the agents of a corporation . . . is not necessary if these agents are themselves guilty of the wrongs complained of against the corporation[.]” Boyd, 11 S.W. at 949-50 (emphasis added); see also Akin, 310 S.W.2d at 168 (quoting Peeler v. Luther, 135 S.W.2d 926, 928 (Tenn. 1940)) (“[Demand] need not be made where the corporation is under the control of the wrongdoers or of persons who are necessary parties defendant.”) (emph

1992Akin v. Mackie, 203 Tenn. 113, 119 , 310 S.W.2d 164, 167 (1958); Boyd v. Sims, 87 Tenn. at 775-76 , 11 S.W. at 949 ; Deaderick v. Wilson, 67 Tenn. (8 Baxt.) 108, 131 (1874).

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Deaderick v. Wilsongreen
· 1874 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
1 sentence

2022For completeness, we turn to review whether the amended complaint alleged any facts to show that a demand would be “excused.” Tennessee case law provides that “a demand of the agents of a corporation . . . is not necessary if these agents are themselves guilty of the wrongs complained of against the corporation[.]” Boyd, 11 S.W. at 949-50 (emphasis added); see also Akin, 310 S.W.2d at 168 (quoting Peeler v. Luther, 135 S.W.2d 926, 928 (Tenn. 1940)) (“[Demand] need not be made where the corporation is under the control of the wrongdoers or of persons who are necessary parties defendant.”) (emph

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Peeler v. Luthergreen
tenn · 1940 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
1 sentence

2022For completeness, we turn to review whether the amended complaint alleged any facts to show that a demand would be “excused.” Tennessee case law provides that “a demand of the agents of a corporation . . . is not necessary if these agents are themselves guilty of the wrongs complained of against the corporation[.]” Boyd, 11 S.W. at 949-50 (emphasis added); see also Akin, 310 S.W.2d at 168 (quoting Peeler v. Luther, 135 S.W.2d 926, 928 (Tenn. 1940)) (“[Demand] need not be made where the corporation is under the control of the wrongdoers or of persons who are necessary parties defendant.”) (emph

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Lewis Ex Rel. Citizens Savings Bank & Trust Co. v. Boydgreen
tennctapp · 1992 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
2 sentences

2006See Lewis, 838 S.W.2d at 221 .

2006Lewis, 838 S.W.2d at 221 (citing Akin v. Mackie, 310 S.W.2d 164, 167 (Tenn. 1958); Deaderick v. Wilson, 67 Tenn. (8 Baxt.) 108, 131 (Tenn. 1874)).

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Silver v. Allardgreen
ilnd · 1998 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003
2 sentences

2003Even assuming that the significant relationship test applies, however, the application of Tennessee’s futility exception to the demand requirement is not mandated. “[T]he demand requirement delineates the respective powers of the shareholder and the directors.” Silver v. Allard, 16 F.Supp.2d 966, 968-69 (N.D.Ill.1998).

2003Even assuming that the significant relationship test applies, however, the application of Tennessee’s futility exception to the demand requirement is not mandated. “[T]he demand requirement delineates the respective powers of the shareholder and the directors.” Silver v. Allard, 16 F.Supp.2d 966, 968-69 (N.D.Ill.1998).

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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 (10)

CaseCitedYears
Kamen v. Kemper Financial Services, Inc. green
scotus · 1991
2 sentences

2003In Kamen , the Court concluded that the substantive law of the state of incorporation governs the scope of the demand requirement and any exception to the requirement. 6 500 U.S. at 108-09 , 111 S.Ct. 1711 .

2003In Kamen , the Court concluded that the substantive law of the state of incorporation governs the scope of the demand requirement and any exception to the requirement. 6 500 U.S. at 108-09 , 111 S.Ct. 1711 .

12003–2003
Burns v. City of Nashville green
· 1919
1 sentence

2003See Lewis, 838 S.W.2d at 218 (noting that the subject corporation was organized in Tennessee); Burns v. Nashville, 142 Tenn. 541 , 221 S.W. 828 (Tenn.1920) (suit brought against city of Nashville, Tennessee).

12003–2003
cluster 772015 green
ca6 · 2001
1 sentence

2003Kamen has been widely followed, with many courts adhering to Kamen’s holding that “whether the failure to make a demand is excused must be determined under the substantive law of the state of incorporation.” McCall v. Scott, 239 F.3d 808 , 815, as amended, 250 F.3d 997 (6th Cir.2001); see In re Abbott Labs.

12003–2003
cluster 773335 green
ca6 · 2001
1 sentence

2003Kamen has been widely followed, with many courts adhering to Kamen’s holding that “whether the failure to make a demand is excused must be determined under the substantive law of the state of incorporation.” McCall v. Scott, 239 F.3d 808 , 815, as amended, 250 F.3d 997 (6th Cir.2001); see In re Abbott Labs.

12003–2003
United States v. Lionel Ortiz green
cadc · 1996
1 sentence

1997Liegakos v. Cooke, 106 F.3d 1381 (7th Cir. 1997); United States v. Ortiz, 82 F.3d 1066 (D.C.

11997–1997
Jon T. Liegakos v. Maryanne Cooke, Warden, Kettle Moraine Correctional Institution green
ca7 · 1997
1 sentence

1997Liegakos v. Cooke, 106 F.3d 1381 (7th Cir. 1997); United States v. Ortiz, 82 F.3d 1066 (D.C.

11997–1997
State v. Mitchell green
· 1899
2 sentences

1992At the same time, they have also recognized that the demand requirement should be excused if making the demand would be an "idle ceremony.” State v. Mitchell, 104 Tenn. at 349 , 58 S.W. at 368 ; Range v. Tennessee Burley Tobacco Growers Ass’n, 41 Tenn.App. at 676 , 298 S.W.2d at 550 .

1992At the same time, they have also recognized that the demand requirement should be excused if making the demand would be an "idle ceremony.” State v. Mitchell, 104 Tenn. at 349 , 58 S.W. at 368 ; Range v. Tennessee Burley Tobacco Growers Ass’n, 41 Tenn.App. at 676 , 298 S.W.2d at 550 .

11992–1992
Range v. Tennessee Burley Tobacco Growers Ass'n green
tennctapp · 1955
2 sentences

1992At the same time, they have also recognized that the demand requirement should be excused if making the demand would be an "idle ceremony.” State v. Mitchell, 104 Tenn. at 349 , 58 S.W. at 368 ; Range v. Tennessee Burley Tobacco Growers Ass’n, 41 Tenn.App. at 676 , 298 S.W.2d at 550 .

1992At the same time, they have also recognized that the demand requirement should be excused if making the demand would be an "idle ceremony.” State v. Mitchell, 104 Tenn. at 349 , 58 S.W. at 368 ; Range v. Tennessee Burley Tobacco Growers Ass’n, 41 Tenn.App. at 676 , 298 S.W.2d at 550 .

11992–1992
State v. Bishop green
tenn · 1973
1 sentence

1988See Barker v. Wingo, supra; State v. Bishop, supra. Clearly, a defendant is under no duty to bring himself to trial.

11988–1988
Cromwell v. County of Sac green
scotus · 1877
2 sentences

1926Fred Johnson, Trustee. (4) The decree in the former suit was based on a judgment pro eonfesso,' and ‘ ‘ a judgment by default only admits for the purpose of the action the legality of the demand or claim in suit; it does not make the allegations of the declaration or complaint evidence, in an action upon a different claim.” Cromwell v. Sac County, 94 U. S., 351 , 24 L.

1926Fred Johnson, Trustee. (4) The decree in the former suit was based on a judgment pro eonfesso,' and ‘ ‘ a judgment by default only admits for the purpose of the action the legality of the demand or claim in suit; it does not make the allegations of the declaration or complaint evidence, in an action upon a different claim.” Cromwell v. Sac County, 94 U. S., 351 , 24 L.

11926–1926

Where else courts name it

DE 79 (1982–2026) TX 60 (1958–2025) NY 58 (1876–2026) CA 57 (1899–2025) IL 36 (1882–2024) NC 29 (1918–2026) LA 21 (1901–2025) MD 21 (1973–2025) MA 18 (1973–2025) MI 15 (1930–2018) IA 14 (1973–2026) AL 14 (1880–2011) PA 13 (1924–2025) FL 12 (1915–2022) OK 11 (1913–2026) OH 10 (1885–2017) GA 10 (1907–2025) ID 10 (1998–2026) NJ 9 (1935–2013) DC 9 (1979–2017) CT 8 (1895–2013) MO 8 (1910–2012) MS 8 (1947–2015) NV 7 (2006–2020) NM 7 (1922–1999) IN 7 (1867–2020) TN 7 (1926–2022) SC 6 (1978–2018) KS 6 (1900–1974) HI 6 (1953–2007) OR 5 (1938–2022) VA 5 (1834–2016) WY 5 (1935–2020) MT 4 (1894–1979) CO 4 (1971–2007) ND 4 (1974–2017) AZ 4 (1994–2015) RI 4 (1902–2005) AK 3 (1977–2003) WA 3 (1924–2018) NE 3 (1967–2014) AR 2 (2023–2024) WI 2 (1975–2021) MN 2 (1961–1984) UT 2 (2007–2022)

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