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futility exception in Tennessee

6 Tennessee opinions name it 2 courts 1995–2013 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 (5)

CaseFollowedCited
Burdick v. Takushigreen
scotus · 1992 · cited in 2 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
2 sentences

2013Election Bd., 553 U.S. at 190 , 128 S.Ct. 1610 (quoting Burdick v. Takushi, 504 U.S. 428, 434 , 112 S.Ct. 2059 , 119 L.Ed.2d 245 (1992)). 12 Sensing the futility of a challenge to Tenn.Code Ann. § 2-7-112 based on the United States Constitution, the plaintiffs in this case limited their claim to their right to vote under the Constitution of Tennessee.

2013Election Bd., 553 U.S. at 190 , 128 S.Ct. 1610 (quoting Burdick v. Takushi, 504 U.S. 428, 434 , 112 S.Ct. 2059 , 119 L.Ed.2d 245 (1992)). 12 Sensing the futility of a challenge to Tenn.Code Ann. § 2-7-112 based on the United States Constitution, the plaintiffs in this case limited their claim to their right to vote under the Constitution of Tennessee.

12
Silver v. Allardgreen
ilnd · 1998 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003
1 sentence

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).

11
State Ex Rel. Jones v. City of Nashvillegreen
tenn · 1955 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997
2 sentences

1997Jones v. City of Nashville, 198 Tenn. 280, 284 , 279 S.W.2d 267, 268 (1955); Turner v. Regional Mental Health Ctr. of Oak Ridge, Inc., C.A.

1997Jones v. City of Nashville, 198 Tenn. 280, 284 , 279 S.W.2d 267, 268 (1955); Turner v. Regional Mental Health Ctr. of Oak Ridge, Inc., C.A.

11
Davis v. Featherstonegreen
ca4 · 1996 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 1995–1995
1 sentence

1995See, e.g., Davis v. Featherstone, 97 F.3d 734, 737 (4th Cir. 199 6); Lindemann v. Mobil Oil Corp., 79 F.3d 647 , 650 (7th Cir. 1996); Makar v. H ea lth Ca re Co rp . o f M id-Atlantic (Carefirst), 872 F.2d 80 (4 th Cir. 1989 ); Fizer v. Safeway Stores, Inc., 586 F.2d 182 (10th Cir. 1978).

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State Department of Human Services v. Defriecegreen
tennctapp · 1996 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 1995–1995
1 sentence

1995Cir. 1994) (“The futility exception is . . . quite restricted and has (continued...) -5- trial level, however, and “[i]t is well-settled that issues not raised at trial may not be raised for the first time on appeal.” State Dep't of Human Servs. v. Defriece, 937 S.W.2d 954, 960 (Tenn. Ct. App. 1996).

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 (7)

CaseCitedYears
Crawford v. Marion County Election Board green
scotus · 2008
2 sentences

2013Election Bd., 553 U.S. at 190 , 128 S.Ct. 1610 (quoting Burdick v. Takushi, 504 U.S. 428, 434 , 112 S.Ct. 2059 , 119 L.Ed.2d 245 (1992)). 12 Sensing the futility of a challenge to Tenn.Code Ann. § 2-7-112 based on the United States Constitution, the plaintiffs in this case limited their claim to their right to vote under the Constitution of Tennessee.

2013Election Bd., 553 U.S. at 190 , 128 S.Ct. 1610 (quoting Burdick v. Takushi, 504 U.S. 428, 434 , 112 S.Ct. 2059 , 119 L.Ed.2d 245 (1992)). 12 Sensing the futility of a challenge to Tenn.Code Ann. § 2-7-112 based on the United States Constitution, the plaintiffs in this case limited their claim to their right to vote under the Constitution of Tennessee.

22013–2013
Communications Workers of America Lyle Wingate v. American Telephone and Telegraph Company American Telephone and Telegraph Pension Plan green
cadc · 1994
1 sentence

2003D.C. 170, 40 F.3d 426 (D.C.Cir. 1994) ("The futility exception is ... quite restricted and has been applied only when resort to administrative remedies is clearly useless.”) (quotations and citations omitted).

12003–2003
Kamen v. Kemper Financial Services, Inc. green
scotus · 1991
2 sentences

2003Kamen, 500 U.S. at 108-09 , 111 S.Ct. 1711 .

2003Kamen, 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
Pens. Plan Guide P 23918v Diane L. Lindemann v. Mobil Oil Corporation green
ca7 · 1996
1 sentence

1995See, e.g., Davis v. Featherstone, 97 F.3d 734, 737 (4th Cir. 199 6); Lindemann v. Mobil Oil Corp., 79 F.3d 647 , 650 (7th Cir. 1996); Makar v. H ea lth Ca re Co rp . o f M id-Atlantic (Carefirst), 872 F.2d 80 (4 th Cir. 1989 ); Fizer v. Safeway Stores, Inc., 586 F.2d 182 (10th Cir. 1978).

11995–1995
Dorothy T. Makar Anthony L. Makar, Her Husband v. Health Care Corporation of the Mid-Atlantic (Carefirst) Provident Life & Accident Insurance Company green
ca1 · 1989
1 sentence

1995See, e.g., Davis v. Featherstone, 97 F.3d 734, 737 (4th Cir. 199 6); Lindemann v. Mobil Oil Corp., 79 F.3d 647 , 650 (7th Cir. 1996); Makar v. H ea lth Ca re Co rp . o f M id-Atlantic (Carefirst), 872 F.2d 80 (4 th Cir. 1989 ); Fizer v. Safeway Stores, Inc., 586 F.2d 182 (10th Cir. 1978).

11995–1995
Fizer v. Safeway Stores green
ca10 · 1978
1 sentence

1995See, e.g., Davis v. Featherstone, 97 F.3d 734, 737 (4th Cir. 199 6); Lindemann v. Mobil Oil Corp., 79 F.3d 647 , 650 (7th Cir. 1996); Makar v. H ea lth Ca re Co rp . o f M id-Atlantic (Carefirst), 872 F.2d 80 (4 th Cir. 1989 ); Fizer v. Safeway Stores, Inc., 586 F.2d 182 (10th Cir. 1978).

11995–1995

Where else courts name it

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