State vs. Thomas Canty
02C01-9703-CR-00111
Originating Judge:Joseph B. Dailey |
Shelby County | Court of Criminal Appeals | 12/01/10 | |
Garry E. Collins vs. State
01C01-9806-CR-00240
Originating Judge:Bobby H. Capers |
Wilson County | Court of Criminal Appeals | 12/01/10 | |
State vs. Vada Branch
02C01-9706-CC-00224
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Dyer County | Court of Criminal Appeals | 12/01/10 | |
State vs. John Clark
02C01-9707-CC-00277
Originating Judge:Whit A. Lafon |
Madison County | Court of Criminal Appeals | 12/01/10 | |
State of Tennessee v. Curtis Palmer
W2004-01748-CCA-R3-CD
Authoring Judge: Judge Thomas T. Woodall
Originating Judge:James C. Beasley, Jr. |
Shelby County | Court of Criminal Appeals | 12/01/10 | |
State vs. Sara Wisdom
02C01-9708-CC-00296
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Henry County | Court of Criminal Appeals | 12/01/10 | |
State vs. Antonio Kendrick
02C01-9708-CR-00319
Originating Judge:Arthur T. Bennett |
Shelby County | Court of Criminal Appeals | 12/01/10 | |
State vs. Eunyce Saunders
E1998-00230-CCA-R3-CD
Authoring Judge: Judge Thomas T. Woodall
Originating Judge:Phyllis H. Miller |
Sullivan County | Court of Criminal Appeals | 12/01/10 | |
State vs. James Williams
02C01-9710-CR-00388
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Shelby County | Court of Criminal Appeals | 12/01/10 | |
State vs. Charles Barrier
02C01-9711-CC-00448
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Hardin County | Court of Criminal Appeals | 12/01/10 | |
State vs. Smith
03C01-9512-CC-00383
Originating Judge:Lynn W. Brown |
Hamblen County | Court of Criminal Appeals | 12/01/10 | |
State vs.Lamanis Owens
02C01-9803-CC-00088
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Obion County | Court of Criminal Appeals | 12/01/10 | |
M2001-01866-CCA-R3-DD
M2001-01866-CCA-R3-DD
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Supreme Court | |||
01C01-9508-CC-00257
01C01-9508-CC-00257
Originating Judge:J. S. Daniel |
Rutherford County | Court of Criminal Appeals | ||
David John Erdly v. Janene Marie Erdly - Concurring
01A01-9706-CH-00269
The plaintiff, David John Erdly, has appealed from the judgment of the Trial Court dismissing his suit for divorce, dividing the marital estate, awarding plaintiff child custody and support and awarding the defendant, Janene Marie Erdly, alimony for the remainder of her life. Originating Judge:H. Denmark Bell |
Williamson County | Court of Appeals | ||
Cedric Dickerson (“the Petitioner”) was convicted by a jury of first degree felony murder and aggravated robbery. The trial court sentenced the Petitioner to life without the possibility of parole for his first degree felony murder conviction and eleven years for his aggravated robbery conviction and ordered the sentences to run concurrently. On direct appeal, this Court affirmed the trial court’s judgments. See State v. Cedric Dickerson, No. 02C01-9802-CR-00051, 1999 WL 74213, at *4 (Tenn. Crim. App. Feb. 17, 1999). The Petitioner subsequently filed for post-conviction relief, which the post-conviction court denied following a post-conviction hearing. The Petitioner now appeals, arguing that “the Eighth Amendment should prohibit life without parole sentences for juvenile offenders.” Upon our thorough review of the record and the applicable law, we affirm the post-conviction court’s decision denying relief. |
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Robert L. Delaney v. Brook Thompson, et al.
01S01-9808-CH-00144
This Court has been appointed by the Governor to decide the case of Delaney v. Thompson, et al., in which the plaintiff challenges the constitutionality of the uniquely statutory merit selection system for appellate judges called the Tennessee Plan. Rather than contend with the constitutional issues, the majority, deciding this case by statutory construction, utilizes a construction which reflects neither the meaning of the statute nor the positions of the parties. In doing so, the majority opinion neither clarifies issues of importance to the electorate and judiciary, nor discourages future litigation on the same issues.
Authoring Judge: Special Supreme Court Justice Robert D. Arnold
Originating Judge:Chancellor Ellen Hobbs Lyle |
Supreme Court | |||
Alton F. Dixon v. Nike, Inc.
02A01-9702-CH-00049
Plaintiff, Alton F. Dixon, appeals the order of the trial court granting summary judgment to defendant, Nike, Inc. Nike is a manufacturer of sporting goods, footwear, and apparel, and Dixon was an at-will employee of Nike. Nike encourages its employees to actively participate in improving their work environment and in implementing ideas for new products on the market 2 through a program called “I Got It.” The program invites Nike’s employees to submit ideas that “eliminate waste, improve the way we work, increase productivity, prevent accidents, save time, money, or energy.” Employees can also submit ideas for new products or inventions. In a weekly bulletin for employees, Nike stated, “If what you are suggesting is an idea for a new product or invention, to protect you and NIKE, a letter of understanding will be sent for your signature stating, in essence, that NIKE will not use your product idea until a written contract is negotiated and signed.”
Authoring Judge: Presiding Judge W. Frank Crawford
Originating Judge:Chancellor Neal Small |
Shelby County | Court of Appeals | ||
John Doe v. Jane Doe
M2003-01142-SC-S25-BP
The petitioner, an attorney identified as John Doe, filed a petition for contempt alleging violations by the respondent, an attorney identified as Jane Doe, of the confidentiality requirement of Rule 9, section 25 of the Rules of the Tennessee Supreme Court. The Court directed the parties to address as a threshold matter the constitutionality of Rule 9, section 25. After considering the arguments of the parties, the Attorney General and amicus curiae, and analyzing the applicable law, we hold that section 25 of Rule 9 violates free speech protections of Article I, section 19 of the Tennessee Constitution and the First Amendment to the United States Constitution. We further conclude that sanctions for criminal contempt are not appropriate under the circumstances of this case. Accordingly, the petition for contempt is denied.
Authoring Judge: Justice William M. Barker
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Jackson County | Supreme Court | ||
This is a conservatorship case. Appellee hospital filed a petition for appointment of an expedited limited healthcare fiduciary for the Appellant patient because the hospital believed that Appellant could not be safely discharged without assistance. The trial court determined that the appointment of a limited healthcare fiduciary was appropriate and in the Appellant’s best interest. The trial court then granted Appellee’s motion to amend its petition to include the appointment of a conservator. The trial court found that Appellant is an individual with disabilities, and further found that it is in the Appellant’s best interest to have a conservator appointed. Appellant appeals. Discerning no error, we affirm and remand. |
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Dorothy Owens, as Conservator of Mary Francis King, et al. v. National Health Corporation, et al.
M2005-01272-SC-R11-CV
Authoring Judge: Justice Janice M. Holder
Originating Judge:Robert E. Corlew, III |
Rutherford County | Supreme Court | ||
Cybill Shepherd v. Weather Shield Manufacturing, Inc.
W1999-00508-COA-R3-CV
The plaintiff brought suit against a manufacturer of windows and doors for allegedly supplying defective products which allowed substantial leaks into her dwelling and caused rotting because of excessive moisture. Following a nonjury trial, the trial court denied the plaintiff's claim pursuant to the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act but awarded judgment to the plaintiff on her claim that the defendant supplied defective doors and windows. Based upon our review, we affirm the trial court's denial of the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act claim. Finding that the plaintiff did not provide notice to the defendant of its allegedly defective product within the applicable statute of limitations, we reverse the award of damages to the plaintiff and dismiss her complaint.
Authoring Judge: Special Judge Alan E. Glenn
Originating Judge:Chancellor Walter L. Evans |
Shelby County | Court of Appeals | ||
Sarah Berl v. Thomas Berl
M2023-00558-COA-R3-CV
This appeal stems from a post-divorce custody modification in which the father sought increased parenting time with his minor daughter, I.B. The trial court agreed with the father that a material change in circumstances had occurred and that a modification of the father’s parenting time was warranted. The trial court also awarded the father $15,000.00, or roughly half, of his attorney’s fees incurred in the trial court proceedings. The mother appeals the trial court’s decision. Because the father was, for the most part, the prevailing party at trial and proceeded in good faith, the trial court did not abuse its discretion in awarding the father a portion of his attorney’s fees. We affirm the trial court’s ruling as to attorney’s fees. However, we vacate the portion of the trial court’s final judgment placing a price cap on the minor child’s therapy fees. Consequently, the trial court’s judgment is affirmed as modified. Finally, we decline to award either party their attorney’s fees incurred on appeal.
Authoring Judge: Judge Kristi M. Davis
Originating Judge:Judge Deanna B. Johnson |
Williamson County | Court of Appeals | ||