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res ipsa loquitur is applicable doctrine in Tennessee

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.

Followed or applied (2)

CaseFollowedCited
Hudson v. Steppgreen
tennctapp · 1965 · cited in 2 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 1976–2004
2 sentences

2004Conversely, “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.

12
Greer v. Lawhongreen
tennctapp · 1980 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 1985–1985
1 sentence

1985Id. at 744-45 (citations omitted).

11

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 (6)

CaseCitedYears
Sullivan v. Crabtree green
tennctapp · 1953
2 sentences

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.

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.

21965–1976
Southeastern Aviation, Inc. v. Hurd green
tenn · 1962
2 sentences

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.

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.

11980–1980
Murray v. Patterson neutral
tennctapp · 1934
2 sentences

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.

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.

11980–1980
Oliver v. Union Transfer Co. green
tennctapp · 1934
2 sentences

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.

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.

11980–1980
Southern Gas Corporation v. Brooks green
tennctapp · 1961
1 sentence

1970First, 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.

11970–1970
Railroad v. Kuhn neutral
tenn · 1901
1 sentence

1932Railroad v. Kuhn, 107 Tenn., 106, 112 , 64 S. W. 202 ; 20 R.

11932–1932

Where else courts name it

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