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3 canonical passages across 3 cases, quoted by 43 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 Terri Ann Kelly v. Willard Reed Kelly.

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1 Terri Ann Kelly v. Willard Reed Kelly Anchor
tenn · 2014
green “when it comes to live, in-court witnesses, appellate courts should afford trial courts considerable deference when reviewing issues that hinge on the witnesses' credibility because trial courts are 'uniquely positioned to observe the demeanor and conduct of witnesses.” 23
2 ALLSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY v. Diana Lynn TARRANT Et Al.
tenn · 2012
green “a trial court's determination of credibility will not be overturned on appeal unless there is clear and convincing evidence to the contrary.” 11
3 Mitchell v. Archibald
tennctapp · 1998
green “one of the most time-honored principles of appellate review is that trial courts are best situated to determine the credibility of the witnesses and to resolve factual disputes hinging on credibility determinations.” 9

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