COURT OF APPEALS OPINIONS

Mitchell L. Darnall, v. A+ Homecare, Inc., and James Bradley Smith, et al. - Concurring
01A01-9807-CV-00347
Authoring Judge: Judge William C. Koch, Jr.

The court has correctly affirmed the summary judgment dismissing Mr. Darnall’s Tenn. Code Ann. § 50-1-304 (Supp. 1998) claim. Even though I concur with the court’s decision, I have prepared this separate opinion to state my understanding of the elements of a Tenn. Code Ann. § 50-1-304 claim. I find this restatement necessary because of the Western Section’s reliance on Johnson v. St. Francis Hosp., Inc., 759 S.W.2d 925 (Tenn. Ct. App. 1988) in Merryman v. Central Parking Sys., Inc., No. 01A01-9203-CH-00076, 1992 WL 330404 (Tenn. Ct. App. Nov. 13, 1992) (No Tenn. R. App. P. 11 application filed).

Theresa G. Jenkins v. Lionel R. Barrett, Jr., and John G. Oliva - Concurring
01A01-9809-CV-00514
Authoring Judge: Judge Herschel P. Franks
Trial Court Judge: Judge Lee Russell

The appellant states the issue before this Court thus:

A single, narrow issue is presented for consideration in this appeal: Does material evidence within the meaning of Rule 13d, appear in the record which suports the jury’s verdict of $140 ,000.00 in compensatory damages, and, if so, did the trial court erroneously grant a new trial?

The case history demonstrates that this issue is not properly before the Court for consideration.

City of Lafayette v. Mark and Ruby Hammock
01A01-9901-CV-00056
Authoring Judge: Judge Herschel P. Franks
Trial Court Judge: Judge Bobby H. Capers

In its eminent domain proceeding, the City of Lafayette (City) took a small strip of Mark and Ruby Hammock’s land along the City’s right-of-way for an existing street.

Bill Jennings v. Lawler-Wood, Inc.
03A01-9803-CV-00111
Authoring Judge: Presiding Judge Houston M. Goddard
Trial Court Judge: Judge Richard E. Ladd

The controversy giving rise to this appeal had its genesis in a service contract for washers and dryers entered into between Plaintiff Bill Jennings and Defendant Lawler-Wood, Inc., which manageg Maple Oak apartments for the owners. 

Janet G. Seals v. Jefferson City, Tennessee and Jefferson County, Tennessee
03A01-9808-CV-00269
Authoring Judge: Presiding Judge Houston M. Goddard
Trial Court Judge: Judge Rex Henry Ogle

The issue presented by this appeal is whether an amendment to T.C. A.50 -1-304, (commonly knownn as the Whistle Blower Statute), which brough employees of the State of Tennessee within its purview, should be given retrospective effect.

Planet Rock vs. Regis Ins.
02A01-9807-CV-00218
Trial Court Judge: John Franklin Murchison

Advanced Sales vs. Wilson Co.
01A01-9805-CH-00245
Trial Court Judge: C. K. Smith

Little Six Corporation vs. Ruth Johnson, Commissioner
01A01-9806-CH-00285
Trial Court Judge: Carol L. Mccoy

Buford vs. Cunningham
01A01-9806-CH-00325
Trial Court Judge: Irvin H. Kilcrease, Jr.

02A01-9712-GS-00298
02A01-9712-GS-00298
Trial Court Judge: John Franklin Murchison

Jenny C. Walker vs. James M. Walker
M2001-00087-COA-R3-CV
Authoring Judge: Judge Ben H. Cantrell
Trial Court Judge: Carol A. Catalano
After the parties separated, the husband borrowed a substantial amount of money to complete the renovation of marital property and to pay household expenses. The trial court divided the marital property pursuant to divorce, classifying the husband's post-separation loans as marital debt. The wife argues on appeal that the trial court erred in its classification and division of the post-separation debts. We affirm the trial court.

Southers vs. Southers
03A01-9802-CV-00001

STS/BAC Joint Venture v. The City of Mt. Juliet
M2003-00171-COA-R3-CV
Authoring Judge: Presiding Judge Patricia J. Cottrell
Trial Court Judge: Charles K. Smith
The developer of a planned Wilson County subdivision sought damages for a temporary taking, claiming that the City of Mt. Juliet interfered with the completion of the project by arbitrarily refusing to grant necessary permits. The trial court granted summary judgment to Mt. Juliet, in part on the ground that the statute of limitations had passed on the developer's claim for relief. We affirm.

Tabor vs. Eakin
03A01-9902-CV-00043

Lessley vs. Shope
01A01-9805-CV-00233
Trial Court Judge: Carol A. Catalano

C&C Aluminum Builders Supply vs. Rynd
01A01-9804-CH-00225
Trial Court Judge: John W. Rollins

Hennigan vs. Hennigan
01A01-9807-CH-00380
Trial Court Judge: Tyrus H. Cobb

In the Matter of: M.C.G.
01A01-9809-JV-00461
Trial Court Judge: Andrew J. Shookhoff

Amy Decker vs. Carroll Academy
02A01-9709-CV-00242
Trial Court Judge: Julian P. Guinn

Davis vs. Inman, et al
01A01-9706-CH-00254
Trial Court Judge: Jim T. Hamilton

Lautenbach vs. Lautenbach
01A01-9710-CH-00595
Trial Court Judge: Leonard W. Martin

Forklift Systems vs. Werner Enterprises
01A01-9804-CH-00220
Trial Court Judge: Carol L. Mccoy

Damron vs. Media General et al
01A01-9805-CV-00251
Trial Court Judge: Lee Russell

Mason et al vs. Metro Development
01A01-9806-CH-00283
Trial Court Judge: Carol L. Mccoy

Estate of Bonnie Spalding
02A01-9807-PB-00183
Trial Court Judge: Robert S. Benham