elementary principle in Tennessee

52 Tennessee opinions name it 3 courts 1875–2025 3 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 (16)

Case	Followed	Cited
State v. Williamsgreen tenn · 1998 · cited in 7 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2000–2025 2 sentences 2025App. 2000); see also State v. Williams, 977 S.W.2d 101, 106 (Tenn. 1998) (“It is an elementary principle of law that jurors are presumed to follow the instructions of the trial court.”). 2021State v. Williams, 977 S.W.2d 101, 106 (Tenn. 1998) (“It is an elementary principle of law that jurors are presumed to follow the instructions of the trial court.”).	6	7
State v. Laneygreen tenn · 1983 · cited in 3 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 1998–2012 2 sentences 2012State v. Williams, 977 S.W.2d 101, 10 [6] (Tenn. 1998) (quoting State v. Cribbs, 967 S.W.2d 773, 784 (Tenn. 1998); State v. Laney, 654 S.W.2d 383, 389 (Tenn. 1983)). 2001State v. Cribbs, 967 S.W.2d 773, 784 (Tenn.1998); State v. Laney, 654 S.W.2d 383, 389 (Tenn.1983).	3	3
State v. Cribbsgreen tenn · 1998 · cited in 3 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 1998–2012 2 sentences 2012State v. Williams, 977 S.W.2d 101, 10 [6] (Tenn. 1998) (quoting State v. Cribbs, 967 S.W.2d 773, 784 (Tenn. 1998); State v. Laney, 654 S.W.2d 383, 389 (Tenn. 1983)). 2001State v. Cribbs, 967 S.W.2d 773, 784 (Tenn.1998); State v. Laney, 654 S.W.2d 383, 389 (Tenn.1983).	3	3
State v. Drapergreen tenncrimapp · 1990 · cited in 2 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001 2 sentences 2001See, e.g., State v. Ballard, 855 S.W.2d 557, 560-61 (Tenn. 1993); State v. Draper, 800 S.W.2d 489, 493 (Tenn. Crim. 2001See, e.g., State v. Ballard, 855 S.W.2d 557, 560-61 (Tenn. 1993); State v. Draper, 800 S.W.2d 489, 493 (Tenn. Crim.	2	2
State v. Ballardgreen tenn · 1993 · cited in 2 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001 2 sentences 2001See, e.g., State v. Ballard, 855 S.W.2d 557, 560-61 (Tenn. 1993); State v. Draper, 800 S.W.2d 489, 493 (Tenn. Crim. 2001See, e.g., State v. Ballard, 855 S.W.2d 557, 560-61 (Tenn. 1993); State v. Draper, 800 S.W.2d 489, 493 (Tenn. Crim.	2	2
Woods v. Helmigreen tennctapp · 1988 · cited in 3 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 1997–2000 2 sentences 2000Applewhite v. M emphis Sta te University, 495 S.W .2d 190 (Tenn.1973); Woods v. Helmi, 758 S.W.2d 219 (Tenn. C t. 2000Applewhite v. M emphis Sta te University, 495 S.W .2d 190 (Tenn.1973); Woods v. Helmi, 758 S.W.2d 219 (Tenn. C t.	1	3
Applewhite v. Memphis State Universitygreen tenn · 1973 · cited in 2 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 1988–1997 2 sentences 1997Applewhite v. Memphis State University, 495 S.W.2d 190, 192-93 (Tenn. 1973); Freeman v. Dayton Scale Co., 19 S.W.2d 255, 256 (Tenn. 1929); Woods v. Helmi, 758 S.W.2d 219, 222-23 (Tenn. Ct. App. 1988). 1997Applewhite v. Memphis State University, 495 S.W.2d 190 (Tenn. 1973); Woods v. Helmi, 758 S.W.2d 219 (Tenn. App. 1988).	1	2
Freeman v. Dayton Scale Co.green tenn · 1929 · cited in 2 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 1988–1997 2 sentences 1997Applewhite v. Memphis State University, 495 S.W.2d 190, 192-93 (Tenn. 1973); Freeman v. Dayton Scale Co., 19 S.W.2d 255, 256 (Tenn. 1929); Woods v. Helmi, 758 S.W.2d 219, 222-23 (Tenn. Ct. App. 1988). 1988Applewhite v. Memphis State University, 495 S.W.2d 190 (Tenn.1973); Freeman v. Dayton Scale Co., 159 Tenn. 413 , 19 S.W.2d 255 (1929).	1	2
Wilgus v. City of Murfreesborogreen tennctapp · 1975 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017 2 sentences 2017Wilgus v. City of Murfreesboro, 532 S.W.2d 50, 52 (Tenn. Ct. App. 1975) (citing Barnes v. Ingram, 217 Tenn. 363 , 397 S.W.2d 821 (1966)). 2017The city may not by ordinance nullify a mandatory provision of its charter.” Wilgus v. City of Murfreesboro, 532 S.W.2d 50, 52 (Tenn. Ct. App. 1975) (citing Barnes v. Ingram, 217 Tenn. 363 , 397 S.W.2d 821 (Tenn. 1966)).	1	1
State of Tennessee v. Travis Kinte Echolsgreen tenn · 2012 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013 1 sentence 2013See State v. Echols, 382 S.W.3d 266, 276 (Tenn. 2012) (reciting the law regarding probable cause for warrantless arrests).	1	1
State v. Davisgreen tenncrimapp · 1985 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010 1 sentence 2010State v. Davis 706 S.W.2d 96, 97 (Tenn. Crim.	1	1
Bankers Union Life Insurance Co. v. Floy Hanks & Mistwood, Inc.green mo · 1983 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001 1 sentence 2001State v. Cribbs, 967 S.W.2d 778 , 784 (Tenn.1998); State v. Laney, 654 S.W.2d 888, 389 (Tenn.1983).	1	1
State v. Pettusgreen tenn · 1999 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000 1 sentence 2000State v. Pettus, 986 S.W.2d 540, 544 (Tenn.1999).	1	1
State v. Blackgreen tenn · 1995 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997 2 sentences 1997State v. Black, 897 S.W.2d 680, 683 (Tenn.1995). 1997State v. Black, 897 S.W.2d 680, 683 (Tenn. 1995).	1	1
State v. Coopergreen tenncrimapp · 1987 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 1996–1996 1 sentence 1996Rucker v. State, 174 Tenn. 569, 572-73 , 129 S.W.2d 208, 210 (1939); State v. Cooper, 736 S.W.2d 125, 129 (Tenn. Crim.	1	1
Rucker v. Stategreen tenn · 1939 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 1996–1996 2 sentences 1996Rucker v. State, 174 Tenn. 569, 572-73 , 129 S.W.2d 208, 210 (1939); State v. Cooper, 736 S.W.2d 125, 129 (Tenn. Crim. 1996Rucker v. State, 174 Tenn. 569, 572-73 , 129 S.W.2d 208, 210 (1939); State v. Cooper, 736 S.W.2d 125, 129 (Tenn. Crim.	1	1

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

Case	Negative	Cited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Tennessee. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (42)

Case	Cited	Years
Barnes v. Ingram green tenn · 1965 2 sentences 1991While Wilgus was decided on the question of notice, the Court observed that “[i]t is an elementary principle that ordinances of a city are subordinate to charter provisions.” Id. citing Barnes v. Ingram, 217 Tenn. 363 , 397 S.W.2d 821 (1965). 1991While Wilgus was decided on the question of notice, the Court observed that “[i]t is an elementary principle that ordinances of a city are subordinate to charter provisions.” Id. citing Barnes v. Ingram, 217 Tenn. 363 , 397 S.W.2d 821 (1965).	3	1975–2017
Wilson v. Schaefer green tenn · 1901 2 sentences 1944Pl., 267; Gibson’s Suits in Chancery, 139; Wilson v. Schaefer, 107 Tenn., 300 , 64 S. W. 208 ; East Tennessee Coal Co. v. Daniel, 100 Tenn. 65 . 42 S. W. 1062 ." 85 Divorce cases are tried as chancery cases in law courts or equity courts when they are tried before the court without a jury, and the action of the lower court is reviewed in this court de novo. 1925“It is an elementary principle that nothing is properly before the court of chancery for its determination except what is submitted to it in the pleadings, and that an adjudication outside of the scope of the pleadings is void.” Jordan v. Jordan, 145 Tenn., 378 , at page 430, 239 S. 507 W., 423, 438; Wilson v. Schaefer, 107 Tenn., 328 , 64 S. W., 208 ; State ex rel. v. Vanderbilt University, 129 Tenn., 329 , 164 S. W., 1151 ; Gilreath v. Gilliland, 95 Tenn., 386 , 32 S. W., 250 .	3	1921–1944
Jordan v. Jordan green tenn · 1921 2 sentences 1944In Jordan v. Jordan, 145 Tenn. 378, 430 , 239 S. W. 423 , 438, our Supreme Court said: “It is an elementary’ principle that nothing is properly before the court of chancery for its determination except what is submitted to it in the pleadings, and that an adjudication outside of the scope of the pleadings is void. 1 Daniel’s Chancery Practice, 235; Story’s Eq. 1925“It is an elementary principle that nothing is properly before the court of chancery for its determination except what is submitted to it in the pleadings, and that an adjudication outside of the scope of the pleadings is void.” Jordan v. Jordan, 145 Tenn., 378 , at page 430, 239 S. *507 W., 423, 438; Wilson v. Schaefer, 107 Tenn., 328 , 64 S. W., 208 ; State ex rel. v. Vanderbilt University, 129 Tenn., 329 , 164 S. W., 1151 ; Gilreath v. Gilliland, 95 Tenn., 386 , 32 S. W., 250 .	2	1925–1944
Ake v. Oklahoma green scotus · 1985 1 sentence 2025Id. at 76 .	1	2025–2025
State v. Seagraves green tenncrimapp · 1992 1 sentence 2008“It is an elementary principle of law that an accused who is tried for a felony, which is not barred by the statute of limitations, may not be convicted of a lesser included offense which is barred by the statute.” Id. at 619 .	1	2008–2008
In Re the Adoption of E.N.R. green tenn · 2001 1 sentence 2003In support of this argument, he relies solely on a misstatement made by Ms. Woods’ counsel during his opening argument at one of the hearings, wherein the attorney stated, “and then after June of 2003, until she dies or remarries, the sum of $619.00 as a property settlement.” The Court’s final decree of divorce, however, is entirely clear: “one-half of this amount [the military retirement of $1,238 monthly] shall always be [Ms. Woods’] property settlement share of -4- this benefit.” It is an elementary principle that “the court speaks through its order, not through the transcript.” See, e.g.,	1	2003–2003
Carter v. State green tenn · 1997 1 sentence 1999Carter, 952 S.W.2d at 419 ; Hicks, 945 S.W.2d at 707 .	1	1999–1999
Hicks v. State green tenn · 1997 1 sentence 1999Carter, 952 S.W.2d at 419 ; Hicks, 945 S.W.2d at 707 .	1	1999–1999
Byrd v. Hall green tenn · 1993 1 sentence 1998Aside from the fact that the motion was not supported as RULE 56 requires, Byrd v. Hall, 847 S.W.2d 208 (Tenn. 1993), as a general rule the overruling of the motion was interlocutory and hence not appealable.	1	1998–1998
Boykin v. Alabama green scotus · 1969 2 sentences 1997Boykin, 395 U.S. at 243-44 , 89 S.Ct. at 1712-13 , 23 L.Ed.2d at 279-80 . 1997Boykin, 395 U.S. at 243-44 , 89 S.Ct. at 1712-13 , 23 L.Ed.2d at 279-80 .	1	1997–1997
Crane v. Buckley green scotus · 1906 2 sentences 1992The Court first noted the elementary rule that the obligation of sureties upon bonds shall be strictly construed and shall not be extended by implication. 203 U.S. at 447 , 27 S.Ct. at 58, 51 L.Ed. at 263 . 1992The Court first noted the elementary rule that the obligation of sureties upon bonds shall be strictly construed and shall not be extended by implication. 203 U.S. at 447 , 27 S.Ct. at 58, 51 L.Ed. at 263 .	1	1992–1992
Hickey v. State green tenn · 1915 2 sentences 1992Hickey v. State, 131 Tenn. 112 , 174 S.W. 269 (1915); Turley v. State, 50 Tenn. (3 Heisk.) 11 (1870); State v. Hix, 696 S.W.2d 22 (Tenn. Crim. 1992Hickey v. State, 131 Tenn. 112 , 174 S.W. 269 (1915); Turley v. State, 50 Tenn. (3 Heisk.) 11 (1870); State v. Hix, 696 S.W.2d 22 (Tenn.Crim.App.1984).	1	1992–1992
State v. Hix green tenncrimapp · 1984 2 sentences 1992Hickey v. State, 131 Tenn. 112 , 174 S.W. 269 (1915); Turley v. State, 50 Tenn. (3 Heisk.) 11 (1870); State v. Hix, 696 S.W.2d 22 (Tenn. Crim. 1992Hickey v. State, 131 Tenn. 112 , 174 S.W. 269 (1915); Turley v. State, 50 Tenn. (3 Heisk.) 11 (1870); State v. Hix, 696 S.W.2d 22 (Tenn.Crim.App.1984).	1	1992–1992
Turley v. State green tenn · 1870 2 sentences 1992Hickey v. State, 131 Tenn. 112 , 174 S.W. 269 (1915); Turley v. State, 50 Tenn. (3 Heisk.) 11 (1870); State v. Hix, 696 S.W.2d 22 (Tenn. Crim. 1992Hickey v. State, 131 Tenn. 112 , 174 S.W. 269 (1915); Turley v. State, 50 Tenn. (3 Heisk.) 11 (1870); State v. Hix, 696 S.W.2d 22 (Tenn.Crim.App.1984).	1	1992–1992
Mid-Continent Petroleum Corp. v. Barrett green kyctapphigh · 1944	1	1984–1984
Dubois v. Gentry green tenn · 1945	1	1984–1984
Ray v. State green tenncrimapp · 1972	1	1974–1974
McCaleb v. AMERICAN INSURANCE CO. OF NEWARK, NJ green tenn · 1959	1	1963–1963
Seat v. Cannon neutral tenn · 1840	1	1958–1958
Stephens v. Jack neutral tenn · 1832	1	1958–1958
Feinberg v. . Allen neutral ny · 1913	1	1948–1948
Jordan v. Johns green tenn · 1935	1	1948–1948
Windsor v. McVeigh green · 1876	1	1944–1944
East Tennessee Coal Co. v. Daniel green tenn · 1897	1	1944–1944
Lively v. American Zinc Co. neutral tenn · 1916	1	1944–1944
Morgan v. Pope neutral tenn · 1870	1	1944–1944
Apple v. Apple green tenn · 1858	1	1944–1944
State v. Smith neutral · 1844	1	1944–1944
Scholze v. Scholze green tennctapp · 1925	1	1944–1944
Rinks v. Gordon green tenn · 1930	1	1943–1943
Palmer v. Southern Express Co. green tenn · 1913	1	1938–1938
Soukup v. Sell green tenn · 1937	1	1938–1938
Texas Co. v. Fort green tenn · 1935	1	1938–1938
Williams v. Nashville green tenn · 1901	1	1930–1930
Chattanooga Warehouse & Cold Storage Co. v. Anderson green tenn · 1918	1	1930–1930
Montague v. Buchanan neutral tenn · 1918	1	1929–1929
Bailey v. State green tenn · 1895	1	1925–1925
Southern Express Co. v. Byers green scotus · 1916	1	1916–1916
Pennoyer v. Neff red · 1878	1	1915–1915
McCarthy v. Catholic Knights neutral tenn · 1899	1	1915–1915

Statutes the citing opinions construe

TN § Tenn. Code Ann. § 39-13-204 (4) TN § Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-35-401 (4) TN § Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-35-113 (3) TN § Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-35-114 (3)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

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