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2 canonical passages across 2 cases, quoted by 6 opinions in total. These passages cluster together because the same opinions keep quoting them side by side: they state parts of one doctrine. The anchor passage is from Alex v. Armstrong.

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1 Alex v. Armstrong Anchor
tenn · 1964
green “it is well settled that a failure to perform a statutory duty is negligence per se, and, if the injury is the proximate result or consequence of the negligent act, there is liability.” 3
2 Null v. Elec. Power Board of Nashville
tennctapp · 1948
green “it has long been well settled in this state that a violation of a statute which causes injury to one within the protection of the statute is negligence per se and actionable.” 3

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