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Steven B. Dargi and Andrea L. Dargi v. The Terminix International Company, State of Tennessee, et al. - Concurring

M1999-00145-COA-R3-CV

The plaintiff repeatedly cursed and insulted the defendant’s attorney during a taped deposition. The attorney played portions of the tape during the trial. The trial court found that the plaintiff’s utterances constituted criminal contempt. We affirm.

Authoring Judge: Judge Ben H. Cantrell
Originating Judge:Judge Walter C. Kurtz
Davidson County Court of Appeals 02/01/00
In the Matter of: K.E.C.D., a child Under the Age of 18 Years

M1998-00759-COA-R3-CV

This appeal involves a dispute over the surname of a child born to unmarried parents. The biological father (“Father”) of the minor child, seeks reversal of the juvenile court’s denial of his motion to change the child’s last name. Over the objections of the mother (“Mother”),1 Father sought to change his son’s last name to his own to reflect his paternity. For the following reasons, we vacate and remand.2

Authoring Judge: Judge Patricia J. Cottrell
Originating Judge:Judge Barry Brown
Sumner County Court of Appeals 02/01/00
Ferris E. Watson v. Lynn Rose Watson

M1999-02527-COA-R3-CV

This case involves a dispute over custody of two children upon their parents’ divorce. The trial court awarded custody to Lynn Rose Watson (“Mother”) with visitation to Ferris E. Watson (“Father”). Father appeals, claiming he is comparatively the better parent. We affirm the award of custody to Mother.

Authoring Judge: Judge Patricia J. Cottrell
Originating Judge:Judge Leonard Martin
Stewart County Court of Appeals 02/01/00
Duffy Tool & Stamping, Inc., v. Bosch Automotive Motor Systems, formerly known as BG Automotive Motors, Inc.

M1997-00144-COA-R3-CV

This appeal involves a contract dispute between a manufacturer of automobile parts and one of its suppliers. After the manufacturer complained repeatedly about the quality of its parts, the supplier informed the manufacturer that it would no longer supply the parts even though two years remained on its contract. The manufacturer rejected a portion of the supplier’s last shipment of parts and contracted with another supplier to take over the manufacturing of the parts. The original supplier then filed suit against the manufacturer in the Chancery Court for Sumner County for the balance due on its last shipment, and the manufacturer counterclaimed for breach of the supply contract. The trial court heard the case without a jury and determined that the supplier had breached the supply contract but was also entitled to a set-off based on its last delivery of parts. Accordingly, the trial court awarded the manufacturer a $133,542.66 judgment against the supplier. On this appeal, the supplier takes issue with the judgment on three grounds: that the parties modified their original contract; that the manufacturer waived its breach of contract claim; and that the trial court did not employ the proper measure of damages. We have determined that the evidence supports the trial court’s conclusion that the supplier breached the contract but that the trial court incorrectly calculated the damages. Accordingly, we reduce the manufacturer’s     judgment against the supplier to $18,953.

Authoring Judge: Judge William C. Koch, Jr.
Originating Judge:Chancellor Tom E. Gray
Sumner County Court of Appeals 02/01/00
Robert Bean, Franklin Shaffer, David Autry, Mack Roberts, v. Ned Ray McWherter, Governor of the State of Tennessee, et al.

M1999-01493-COA-R3-CV

The appellants have asked the court to rehear this appeal because we did not address the facial conflict between the definitions of Class II and Class III wildlife, leaving the public without any guidance as to what species are in Class II. Since the possession of Class II wildlife without a permit is a crime, and no permit is required for the possession of those species in Class III, the determination of what is included in Class II is the critical determination. And a person of ordinary intelligence must be able to make it. State v. Thomas, 635 S.W.2d 114 (Tenn. 1982).

Authoring Judge: Presiding Judge Ben H. Cantrell
Davidson County Court of Appeals 02/01/00
Carl Scott and Alma Scott, v. Rogers Group, Inc.

M1999-00048-COA-R3-CV

This is a case involving breach of contract. Plaintiffs/appellants, Carl Scott and Alma Scott (referred to herein as “the Scotts”) appeal from the order of the trial court granting summary judgment to defendant/appellee, Rogers Group, Inc.

Authoring Judge: Judge W. Frank Crawford
Originating Judge:Judge Barbara N. Haynes
Davidson County Court of Appeals 02/01/00
State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance vs. Brian Howard, et al

E1999-02558-COA-R3-CV
Authoring Judge: Judge Houston M. Goddard
Blount County Court of Appeals 01/31/00
E1999-02098-C)A-R3-CV

E1999-02098-C)A-R3-CV
Hawkins County Court of Appeals 01/31/00
Rutherford Co. Bd. of Ed. vs. Rutherford Co. Comm.

M1999-00288-COA-R3-CV
This is a declaratory judgment action on undisputed facts. The question for disposition is whether the Public Building Authorities Act of 1971 authorizes the Rutherford County Commission to direct the Rutherford County Public Buildings Authority to hire architects, select a contractor and prepare school building design plans for presentation to the Rutherford County School Board. The trial court held that it is the responsibility of the Rutherford County Board of Education to plan, locate, erect and furnish public schools in Rutherford County and that the Rutherford County Commission was without authority to direct the Rutherford County Public Buildings Authority to act in this respect. We affirm the trial court.
Authoring Judge: Judge William B. Cain
Originating Judge:Robert E. Corlew, III
Rutherford County Court of Appeals 01/31/00
E1999-02550-COA-R3-CV

E1999-02550-COA-R3-CV
Authoring Judge: Judge Houston M. Goddard
Knox County Court of Appeals 01/31/00
02525-COA-R3-CV

02525-COA-R3-CV
Blount County Court of Appeals 01/28/00
E1999-02516-COA-R9-CV

E1999-02516-COA-R9-CV
Authoring Judge: Judge Charles D. Susano, Jr.
Knox County Court of Appeals 01/28/00
E1999-02518-COA-R3-CV

E1999-02518-COA-R3-CV
Authoring Judge: Judge Charles D. Susano, Jr.
Knox County Court of Appeals 01/28/00
E1998-00745-COA-R3-CV

E1998-00745-COA-R3-CV
Authoring Judge: Judge Charles D. Susano, Jr.
Claiborne County Court of Appeals 01/28/00
00747-COA-R3-CV

00747-COA-R3-CV
Sullivan County Court of Appeals 01/28/00
William George Baltrip vs. Roy K. Norris, et al . Carolyn Turner vs. Monroe Farmers Cooperative

E1999-02545-COA-R3-CV
Authoring Judge: Judge Houston M. Goddard
Blount County Court of Appeals 01/28/00
Jeffrey L. Lawson v. University of Tennessee

E1999-02516-COA-R9-CV

We granted this Rule 9, T.R.A.P., application to determine whether the defendant University of Tennessee (“the University”) can be sued for a violation of the federal Fair Labor Standards Act. We find that it cannot be sued for such violations under the current state of the law. Accordingly, we reverse the trial court’s order denying the University’s motion to dismiss.

Authoring Judge: Judge Charles D. Susano, Jr.
Originating Judge:Chancellor Sharon Bell
Knox County Court of Appeals 01/28/00
E1999-02263-COA-R3-CV

E1999-02263-COA-R3-CV
Authoring Judge: Judge Houston M. Goddard
Hamblen County Court of Appeals 01/27/00
Tommy Lee White vs. Caroldene White

E1998-00664-COA-R3-CV
Authoring Judge: Presiding Judge Herschel P. Franks
Court of Appeals 01/27/00
In This Action F Or Damag Es For Injuries Sustained In a Motor Ve Hicle

E1999-02271-COA-R3-CV
Authoring Judge: Presiding Judge Herschel P. Franks
Court of Appeals 01/27/00
The Nam Es of The Hu Sband An D Wife. Th E Parties Also a Cquired Va Rious Hous Ehold

E1999-01326-COA-R3-CV
Authoring Judge: Presiding Judge Herschel P. Franks
Court of Appeals 01/27/00
Lineberry vs. Ashe

M1999-00075-COA-R3-CV
Authoring Judge: Judge William B. Cain
Originating Judge:Tom E. Gray
Wilson County Court of Appeals 01/27/00
E1999-00014-COA-R3-CV

E1999-00014-COA-R3-CV
Authoring Judge: Presiding Judge Herschel P. Franks
Court of Appeals 01/27/00
Woodridge Properties vs. Franco-Ward

M1999-00458-COA-R3-CV
Authoring Judge: Judge William C. Koch, Jr.
Montgomery County Court of Appeals 01/27/00
E1998-00349-COA-R3-CV

E1998-00349-COA-R3-CV
Court of Appeals 01/27/00