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7 Tennessee opinions name it 2 courts 1952–2018 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 (6)

CaseFollowedCited
Blackwell v. Quarterly County Court of Shelby Countygreen
tenn · 1981 · cited in 3 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 1988–2018
2 sentences

2018Ultimately, the court adopted “the so-called Pennsylvania rule, which permits reasonable modifications when necessary to protect or enhance actuarial soundness of the plan, provided that no such modification can adversely affect an employee who has complied with all conditions necessary to be eligible for a retirement allowance.” Id. at 543 .

2018Ultimately, the court adopted “the so-called Pennsylvania rule, which permits reasonable modifications when necessary to protect or enhance actuarial soundness of the plan, provided that no such modification can adversely affect an employee who has complied with all conditions necessary to be eligible for a retirement allowance.” Id. at 543 .

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Roberts v. Tennessee Consolidated Retirement Systemgreen
tenn · 1981 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
2 sentences

2018One month after the Blackwell decision was issued, the supreme court had occasion to apply it and the Pennsylvania rule in Roberts v. Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System, 622 S.W.2d 544, 544-45 (Tenn. 1981), a case involving changes to the retirement benefits of two assistant attorneys general of the State.

2018One month after the Blackwell decision was issued, the supreme court had occasion to apply it and the Pennsylvania rule in Roberts v. Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System, 622 S.W.2d 544, 544-45 (Tenn. 1981), a case involving changes to the retirement benefits of two assistant attorneys general of the State.

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Felts v. Tennessee Consolidated Retirement Systemgreen
tenn · 1983 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
2 sentences

2018During the term of the eight-year contract, the state cannot modify the statutory retirement scheme to “adversely affect an employee who has complied with all conditions necessary to be eligible for a retirement 5 The Tennessee Supreme Court also applied Blackwell and the Pennsylvania rule in Knox Cty. v. City of Knoxville, 786 S.W.2d 936, 941-42 (Tenn. 1990). - 12 - allowance.” Blackwell, 622 S.W.2d at 543 ; see also Felts, 650 S.W.2d at 374-75 .

2018During the term of the eight-year contract, the state cannot modify the statutory retirement scheme to “adversely affect an employee who has complied with all conditions necessary to be eligible for a retirement 5 The Tennessee Supreme Court also applied Blackwell and the Pennsylvania rule in Knox Cty. v. City of Knoxville, 786 S.W.2d 936, 941-42 (Tenn. 1990). - 12 - allowance.” Blackwell, 622 S.W.2d at 543 ; see also Felts, 650 S.W.2d at 374-75 .

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Knox County v. City of Knoxvillegreen
tenn · 1990 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
2 sentences

2018During the term of the eight-year contract, the state cannot modify the statutory retirement scheme to “adversely affect an employee who has complied with all conditions necessary to be eligible for a retirement 5 The Tennessee Supreme Court also applied Blackwell and the Pennsylvania rule in Knox Cty. v. City of Knoxville, 786 S.W.2d 936, 941-42 (Tenn. 1990). - 12 - allowance.” Blackwell, 622 S.W.2d at 543 ; see also Felts, 650 S.W.2d at 374-75 .

2018During the term of the eight-year contract, the state cannot modify the statutory retirement scheme to “adversely affect an employee who has complied with all conditions necessary to be eligible for a retirement 5 The Tennessee Supreme Court also applied Blackwell and the Pennsylvania rule in Knox Cty. v. City of Knoxville, 786 S.W.2d 936, 941-42 (Tenn. 1990). - 12 - allowance.” Blackwell, 622 S.W.2d at 543 ; see also Felts, 650 S.W.2d at 374-75 .

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Harvey v. Allegheny County Retirement Boardgreen
pa · 1958 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 1981–1981
2 sentences

1981See Harvey v. Retirement Board of Allegheny County, 392 Pa. 421 , 141 A.2d 197, 203 (Pa.1958); see also Eisenberger v. Police Pension Comm’n of City of Harrisburg, 400 Pa. 418 , 162 A.2d 347 (Pa.1960).

1981See Harvey v. Retirement Board of Allegheny County, 392 Pa. 421 , 141 A.2d 197, 203 (Pa.1958); see also Eisenberger v. Police Pension Comm’n of City of Harrisburg, 400 Pa. 418 , 162 A.2d 347 (Pa.1960).

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Eisenberger v. Harrisburg Police Pension Commissiongreen
pa · 1960 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 1981–1981
2 sentences

1981See Harvey v. Retirement Board of Allegheny County, 392 Pa. 421 , 141 A.2d 197, 203 (Pa.1958); see also Eisenberger v. Police Pension Comm’n of City of Harrisburg, 400 Pa. 418 , 162 A.2d 347 (Pa.1960).

1981See Harvey v. Retirement Board of Allegheny County, 392 Pa. 421 , 141 A.2d 197, 203 (Pa.1958); see also Eisenberger v. Police Pension Comm’n of City of Harrisburg, 400 Pa. 418 , 162 A.2d 347 (Pa.1960).

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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
Earp's Appeal green
pa · 1857
2 sentences

1972The Pennsylvania rule is based on the Pennsylvania Court’s holding in the case of Earp’s Appeal, 28 Pa. 368 .

1972The Pennsylvania rule is based on the Pennsylvania Court’s holding in the case of Earp’s Appeal, 28 Pa. 368 .

21952–1972
McLure Appeal green
pa · 1943
2 sentences

1991In re McLure’s Estate, 347 Pa. 481 , 32 A.2d 885 (1943).

1991In re McLure’s Estate, 347 Pa. 481 , 32 A.2d 885 (1943).

11991–1991
McKenna v. Commonwealth green
pacommwct · 1980
2 sentences

1981See Harvey v. Allegheny County Retirement Board, 392 Pa. 421 , 141 A.2d 197 (1958); McKenna v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, et al., 54 Pa.Cmwlth. 338 , 421 A.2d 1236 (1980).

1981See Harvey v. Allegheny County Retirement Board, 392 Pa. 421 , 141 A.2d 197 (1958); McKenna v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, et al., 54 Pa.Cmwlth. 338 , 421 A.2d 1236 (1980).

11981–1981
Minot v. Paine green
mass · 1868
2 sentences

1972The case of Minot v. Paine, 99 Mass. 101 , is the basis of the Massachusetts rule, which rule, by Statute, is now the rule of this State governing trusts created after March 1, 1955.

1972The case of Minot v. Paine, 99 Mass. 101 , is the basis of the Massachusetts rule, which rule, by Statute, is now the rule of this State governing trusts created after March 1, 1955.

11972–1972
Pritchitt v. Nashville Trust Co. green
tenn · 1896
1 sentence

1952The Chancellor adopted the Pennsylvania rule, and since the life tenants who, alone, were adversely affected by the failure to apply the Kentucky rule, have not appealed, and do not insist that the Kentucky rule be applied, we find it unnecessary to consider the' Kentucky rule for the decision of this case. 'Since all the stock dividends under consideration in the Pritchitt case, supra, were declared from net earnings or profits made *442 after the death of the testator, op. 96 Tenn. at page 474 , 36 S. "W". 1064, it was unnecessary for a decision in the Pritchitt case, to choose between the P

11952–1952

Where else courts name it

PA 387 (1850–2026) NJ 27 (1926–2024) CA 23 (1930–2025) MD 20 (1910–1995) NY 15 (1927–2021) TX 11 (1930–2019) MN 11 (1907–2015) DE 8 (1912–2010) OH 7 (1914–1991) HI 7 (1900–1965) TN 7 (1952–2018) WV 6 (1899–1991) IL 6 (1948–2021) IN 5 (1935–2011) OK 5 (1908–1982) IA 5 (1912–2001) WA 5 (1920–1996) NC 5 (1979–2019) FL 5 (1958–1994) NM 5 (1916–1986) WI 4 (1905–1959) MT 4 (1903–2001) KY 4 (1911–1975) VT 3 (1915–2006) KS 3 (1920–2026) MI 3 (1916–1959) OR 3 (1939–1979) CT 3 (1985–2000) UT 3 (1902–2011) RI 3 (1918–2009) MO 3 (1923–2011) VA 2 (1921–1957) AL 2 (1989–2016) SD 2 (1942–1962) DC 2 (1989–2017) MA 2 (1891–1983) SC 2 (1968–1994) WY 2 (1988–1989) LA 2 (1989–2007)

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