7 Tennessee opinions name it 1 courts 1932–2004 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.
| Case | Followed | Cited |
|---|---|---|
Hudson v. Steppgreen2 sentences2004Conversely, “Tennessee has long recognized that the doctrine of res ipsa loquitur is applicable to certain automobile accidents.” Hudson v. Stepp, 393 S.W.2d 301, 302 (Tenn. Ct. App. 1965). 1976In Hudson, supra, Judge Parrott of this Court restates the doctrine and its procedural effect ( 54 Tenn. App. at 643 , 393 S.W.2d at 302 ): Tennessee has long recognized that the doctrine of res ipsa loquitur is applicable to certain automobile accidents. | 1 | 2 |
Greer v. Lawhongreen1 sentence1985Id. at 744-45 (citations omitted). | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
|---|---|---|
| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Tennessee. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
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Sullivan v. Crabtree
green
2 sentences1976It is said in the very able opinion in Sullivan v. Crabtree, 36 Tenn. App. 469 , 258 S.W.2d 782 , that where a motor vehicle, without apparent cause, runs off the road and causes harm, the normal inference is that the driver was negligent and res ipsa loquitur is usually held to apply. 1976It is said in the very able opinion in Sullivan v. Crabtree, 36 Tenn. App. 469 , 258 S.W.2d 782 , that where a motor vehicle, without apparent cause, runs off the road and causes harm, the normal inference is that the driver was negligent and res ipsa loquitur is usually held to apply. | 2 | 1965–1976 |
Southeastern Aviation, Inc. v. Hurd
green
2 sentences1980Oliver v. Union Transfer Co., 17 Tenn.App. 694 , 71 S.W.2d 478 (1934); Murray v. Patterson, 18 Tenn.App. 30 , 72 S.W.2d 558 (1934); Southeastern Aviation v. Hurd, 209 Tenn. 639 , 355 S.W.2d 436 (1962); Nashville Interurban Ry. 1980Oliver v. Union Transfer Co., 17 Tenn.App. 694 , 71 S.W.2d 478 (1934); Murray v. Patterson, 18 Tenn.App. 30 , 72 S.W.2d 558 (1934); Southeastern Aviation v. Hurd, 209 Tenn. 639 , 355 S.W.2d 436 (1962); Nashville Interurban Ry. | 1 | 1980–1980 |
Murray v. Patterson
neutral
2 sentences1980Oliver v. Union Transfer Co., 17 Tenn.App. 694 , 71 S.W.2d 478 (1934); Murray v. Patterson, 18 Tenn.App. 30 , 72 S.W.2d 558 (1934); Southeastern Aviation v. Hurd, 209 Tenn. 639 , 355 S.W.2d 436 (1962); Nashville Interurban Ry. 1980Oliver v. Union Transfer Co., 17 Tenn.App. 694 , 71 S.W.2d 478 (1934); Murray v. Patterson, 18 Tenn.App. 30 , 72 S.W.2d 558 (1934); Southeastern Aviation v. Hurd, 209 Tenn. 639 , 355 S.W.2d 436 (1962); Nashville Interurban Ry. | 1 | 1980–1980 |
Oliver v. Union Transfer Co.
green
2 sentences1980Oliver v. Union Transfer Co., 17 Tenn.App. 694 , 71 S.W.2d 478 (1934); Murray v. Patterson, 18 Tenn.App. 30 , 72 S.W.2d 558 (1934); Southeastern Aviation v. Hurd, 209 Tenn. 639 , 355 S.W.2d 436 (1962); Nashville Interurban Ry. 1980Oliver v. Union Transfer Co., 17 Tenn.App. 694 , 71 S.W.2d 478 (1934); Murray v. Patterson, 18 Tenn.App. 30 , 72 S.W.2d 558 (1934); Southeastern Aviation v. Hurd, 209 Tenn. 639 , 355 S.W.2d 436 (1962); Nashville Interurban Ry. | 1 | 1980–1980 |
Southern Gas Corporation v. Brooks
green
1 sentence1970First, in Southern Gas Corporation vs Brooks, SO Tenn.App. 1, 359 S.W. (2d) 570 , a fire occurred in a church building approximately one hour and a half after defendant, Southern Gas Corporation had installed a system of floor furnaces. | 1 | 1970–1970 |
Railroad v. Kuhn
neutral
1 sentence1932Railroad v. Kuhn, 107 Tenn., 106, 112 , 64 S. W. 202 ; 20 R. | 1 | 1932–1932 |
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