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The Estate of Alonzo Donald Tucker, Deceased v. Lee M. W2003-00912-COA-R3-CV Authoring Judge: Judge David R. Farmer Trial Court Judge: Lee Moore	Dyer	Court of Appeals	10/10/03
W2003-01783-COA-R3-CV W2003-01783-COA-R3-CV Authoring Judge: Judge W. Frank Crawford Trial Court Judge: Clayburn L. Peeples	Haywood	Court of Appeals	10/10/03
W2003-00640-COA-R3-CV W2003-00640-COA-R3-CV Authoring Judge: Presiding Judge Alan E. Highers Trial Court Judge: Dewey C. Whitenton	McNairy	Court of Appeals	10/10/03
Dale Supply Company, v. York International Corp, et al. M2002-01408-COA-R3-CV Authoring Judge: Judge Russ Heldman Trial Court Judge: Judge Carol L. Soloman The sole determinative issue on appeal is whether an agreement which mandates arbitration in the event of claims or disputes "arising out of or relating in any way to the relationship of the parties or this Agreement, or the breach thereof," requires arbitration of tort claims including acts arising after the parties' contractual relationship ended. We hold that arbitration of claims of tortious interference with contracts or business relations is required under the terms of the parties' agreement and reverse the judgment of the trial court.	Davidson	Court of Appeals	10/09/03
Ambrose Associates, v. W. Austin Musselman, Jr. M2002-02780-COA-R3-CV Authoring Judge: Presiding Judge Herschel P. Franks Trial Court Judge: Chancellor Carol L. McCoy Action to collect rent owed by surety was dismissed by the Trial Court. On appeal, we affirm.	Davidson	Court of Appeals	10/02/03
William Jeffrey Tarkington v. Rebecca Juanita Tarkington M2002-01914-COA-R3-CV Authoring Judge: Judge William B. Cain Trial Court Judge: Judge Muriel Robinson This appeal arises from the Father's post-divorce petition to set child support and to terminate previously ordered alimony in futuro. From an adverse decision of the trial court denying child support and termination of the alimony obligation, Father appeals. We affirm the portions of the trial court's ruling regarding alimony and reverse the award of attorney's fees and denial of support.	Davidson	Court of Appeals	10/02/03
Beverly Wilson v. Thomas Wilson M2002-02286-COA-R3-CV Authoring Judge: Judge David R. Farmer Trial Court Judge: Steven A. Cassety This appeal arises from an order of the trial court distributing 25% of the increase in value of the husband's business to the wife as marital property. We affirm.	Jackson	Court of Appeals	09/30/03
Jodell Dunkin v. David Dunkin M2002-01899-COA-R3-CV Authoring Judge: Judge Charles D. Susano, Jr. Trial Court Judge: Muriel Robinson This is a post-divorce dispute concerning the custody of Kaylea Jodell Dunkin ("the child") (DOB: July 1, 1994), the child of these litigants. The non-custodial parent, David H. Dunkin ("Father"), filed a petition seeking to enjoin the child's mother, Jodell L. Dunkin ("Mother"), from relocating with the child to Montana. Following a hearing, the trial court found that there was no reasonable purpose for the proposed move and that the relocation would not be in the best interest of the child. The trial court then denied Mother's request to relocate. We affirm.	Davidson	Court of Appeals	09/30/03
Denicia Wills v. Russell Wills M2002-02167-COA-R3-CV Authoring Judge: Judge David R. Farmer Trial Court Judge: C. L. Rogers This case involves an appeal from an order of the trial court modifying the father's child support obligation and denying the father's request for change of custody. We affirm in part, reverse in part, and remand.	Sumner	Court of Appeals	09/25/03
In Re: Martha Blanks Maxwell M2002-01654-COA-R3-CV Authoring Judge: Presiding Judge Patricia J. Cottrell Trial Court Judge: Charles D. Haston, Sr. The niece of an elderly woman who suffered a stroke, followed by memory loss and confusion, petitioned the court to be appointed as her aunt's conservator. The trial court granted the petition as well as the conservator's plan to have her aunt moved to an assisted living environment. There, the woman's condition improved, and the guardian ad litem moved the court to consider whether it was advisable to revoke the conservatorship and allow her to return to her own home. After a hearing, the court terminated the conservatorship. The former conservator appeals, and we affirm.	Warren	Court of Appeals	09/25/03
Armand Salvatore vs. Baron Corp. E2002-01978-COA-R3-CV Authoring Judge: Judge Charles D. Susano, Jr. Trial Court Judge: Daryl R. Fansler Following the termination of his employment, Armand M. Salvatore sued two corporations and six limited partnerships, as well as Miles E. Cullom, Jr., who was a stockholder, director, and president of the corporations, and who was also a limited partner in each of the limited partnerships, for salary, fees, and commissions allegedly due him under the terms of a written employment agreement. He also sued the defendant Cullom for statutory treble damages in tort for interference with his employment contract. Following a bench trial, the court below held that Salvatore, at the time of his termination, was employed under a renewed one-year employment contract. Pursuant to this holding, the trial court awarded him the remainder of his base salary for the second year of his employment. Salvatore appeals, contending that the trial court erred when it failed to award him salary for two additional years, fees, commissions, and treble damages. The defendants, on the other hand, claim that Salvatore is not entitled to the salary awarded to him by the trial court. We modify the trial court's judgment to increase Salvatore's award by $20,500. As modified, the judgment is affirmed.	Knox	Court of Appeals	09/23/03
Betty Bryant vs. Roy Bryant E2002-02201-COA-R3-CV Authoring Judge: Judge Charles D. Susano, Jr. Trial Court Judge: John D. Mcafee In this divorce case, the trial court dissolved a marriage of over 36 years; divided the parties' marital property; and denied the request of Betty J. Bryant ("Wife") for attorney's fees. Wife appeals, arguing that the division of marital property is not equitable. Her argument is predicated primarily upon the assertion that her spouse, Roy C. Bryant ("Husband"), dissipated the marital assets as a result of his gambling activities. In addition, Wife contends that the trial court erred in refusing to award her attorney's fees. We affirm.	Claiborne	Court of Appeals	09/23/03
John Doe 1 v. Roman Catholic Diocese of Nashville M2001-01780-COA-R3-CV Authoring Judge: Presiding Judge Patricia J. Cottrell Trial Court Judge: Walter C. Kurtz This appeal involves claims of intentional infliction of emotional distress through outrageous conduct. John Doe 1, his mother, and John Doe 2 seek to hold the Roman Catholic Diocese of Nashville liable for injuries caused by the alleged outrageous conduct of the Diocese in its dealings with Edward McKeown, a former priest, who sexually molested John Doe 1 and John Doe 2 a number of years after his affiliation with the Diocese ended. The trial court granted the Diocese's summary judgment motion, finding the Does had failed as a matter of law to satisfy the threshold requirements for stating a claim for the tort of outrageous conduct. The plaintiffs appeal that decision. Because we find the summary judgment motion was properly granted, we affirm the trial court.	Davidson	Court of Appeals	09/22/03
Trinity Industries v. McKinnon Bridge M2002-02713-COA-R3-CV Authoring Judge: Judge W. Frank Crawford Trial Court Judge: Irvin H. Kilcrease, Jr. In this case, appellant-contractor for construction of a bridge entered into a contract with appellee-subcontractor for the fabrication and delivery of structural steel. By virtue of an indemnity clause in the contract, the trial court held the contractor liable to the subcontractor for the amounts expended by the subcontractor in settlement of a lawsuit filed against it and for the expenses incurred in the defense of the lawsuit. Contractor appeals. We affirm.	Davidson	Court of Appeals	09/22/03
Lori Bates v. Joseph Bates M2002-02037-COA-R3-CV Authoring Judge: Judge W. Frank Crawford Trial Court Judge: Carol A. Catalano This is an appeal from a final decree of divorce, involving issues of appreciation involving Husband's property, award of attorney fees, and division of marital property and debt. Husband appeals. We affirm as modified herein and remand for such further proceedings as may be necessary.	Robertson	Court of Appeals	09/22/03
W2003-00911-COA-R3-PT W2003-00911-COA-R3-PT Authoring Judge: Judge W. Frank Crawford Trial Court Judge: Robert W. Newell	Gibson	Court of Appeals	09/19/03
W2003-01180-COA-R3-CV W2003-01180-COA-R3-CV Authoring Judge: Judge Holly M. Kirby Trial Court Judge: Rita L. Stotts	Shelby	Court of Appeals	09/19/03
Bobby R. Essary v. John R. Essary W2003-00299-COA-R3-CV Authoring Judge: Presiding Judge Alan E. Highers Trial Court Judge: George R. Ellis	Gibson	Court of Appeals	09/19/03
Larry Joe Manus v. County of Obion Facility W2003-00447-COA-R3-CV Authoring Judge: Judge David R. Farmer Trial Court Judge: William B. Acree	Obion	Court of Appeals	09/19/03
Steve Rogers v. State M2003-00215-COA-R3-CV Authoring Judge: Judge William B. Cain Plaintiff appeals dismissal by the Tennessee Claims Commission of his claim against the State of Tennessee resulting from an alleged assault and battery by a Tennessee State Trooper in the State Capital Building. The Claims Commission dismissed the claim for lack of subject matter jurisdiction, and we affirm the action of the Claims Commission.		Court of Appeals	09/18/03
W2002-02633-COA-R9-CV W2002-02633-COA-R9-CV Authoring Judge: Judge Holly M. Kirby Trial Court Judge: Julian P. Guinn	Henry	Court of Appeals	09/17/03
William B. Tanner v. John W. Harris, Jr., Trustee W2002-02634-COA-R3-CV Authoring Judge: Judge Holly M. Kirby Trial Court Judge: D. J. Alissandratos	Shelby	Court of Appeals	09/17/03
W2003-00697-COA-R3-CV W2003-00697-COA-R3-CV Authoring Judge: Judge David R. Farmer Trial Court Judge: Roy B. Morgan, Jr.	Chester	Court of Appeals	09/17/03
W2003-00018-COA-R3-CV W2003-00018-COA-R3-CV Authoring Judge: Presiding Judge Alan E. Highers Trial Court Judge: George R. Ellis	Haywood	Court of Appeals	09/17/03
Beverly Margaret Breckenridge v. Mary Loretta W2003-00143-COA-R3-CV Authoring Judge: Presiding Judge Alan E. Highers Trial Court Judge: Dewey C. Whitenton	McNairy	Court of Appeals	09/17/03