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Bartee, Christina M. Anastoff v. United States: Precedence of Unpublished Opinions. Volume 3, Number 2: Spring 2001, p. 101.

Bartlett, Desiree I. State v. Mallard: Admissibility of Prior Drug Convictions. Volume 3, Number 2: Spring 2001, p. 115.

Bell, Rachel. Godfrey v. Ruiz: Owner-Driver Agency Relationship and Summary Judgment. Volume 5, Number 2: Spring 2003 p. 40

Blaylock, W. Nicholas. Green v. Moore: Commencement of the Statute of Limitations Period Under Rule 4_A_. Volume 5, Number 2: Spring 2003 p. 43

Brandon, Quinn. Jones v. Tennessee Mutual Insurance Company: Defining the Scope of Tenn. R. Civ. P. 27. Vol. 6 Issue 1, Fall 2003 p. 38.

Burnette, Bradley. Binkley v. Medling: "Three Day Rule" in Tenn. R. Civ. P. 6.05 Does Not Apply to Entered Judgment Mailed Pursuant to Tenn R. Civ. P. 58. Vol. 6 Issue 1, Fall 2003 p. 34.

Casey, Michael. Dial v. Harrington: Bearman Rule Not Applicable in Opposition to Motion for Summary Judgment. Vol. 6 Issue 1, Fall 2003 p. 31.

Crawford, J. Chandley. Gunter v. U.C.H.R.A.: T.C.A. § 16-1-166 & Retroactive Tolling of the Statute of Limitations. Volume 5, Number 2: Spring 2003 p. 25

Davis, Chris. Braswell v. AC and S, Inc.: Products Liability Action May Be Commenced Against Seller More Than One Year After Injury If Manufacturer Is Insolvent. Volume 5, Number 2: Spring 2003 p. 41

Davis, Eric. Hines v. Tilimon: Service of Process Upon a Non-Resident who Refuses to Accept Mail. Volume 4, Number 1: Summer 2002, p. 41

Drumright, Mark. Howard v. Norwood: Discretionary Cost Awards. Volume 4, Number 1: Summer 2002, p. 42

Foster, Freeman. Tennessee Attorney General Opinion 01-094: Authority of Court Clerks to Issue Pre-Trial Writs of Possession. Volume 5, Number 1: Fall 2002 p. 19

Franklin, Kristi M. Crowell v. Crowell: Duty to Supplement Discovery Responses. Volume 3, Number 2: Spring 2001, p. 113.

Glass, Shay. Brown v. Birman: Testimonial Privilege. Volume 5, Number 1: Fall 2002 p. 14

Glass, Russel Shay. Goodner v. Sass: Waiver and Estoppel, Defenses to Insufficient Service of Process. Volume 4, Number 1: Summer 2002, p. 37

Graham, Jessica. Doyle v. Frost: Doctrine of Relation Back can Apply to Government. Volume 4, Number 1: Summer 2002, p. 35

Gray, Brent. Selker v. Savory: Determining When the Statute of Limitations For a Malicious Prosecution Claim Begin to Run. Brent Gray. Volume 5, Number 2: Spring 2003 p. 37

Hall, Laurie Winstead. State v. Coley: Expert Witness Testimony Regarding Eyewitness Identification. Volume 3, Number 2: Spring 2001, p. 110.

Hamilton, Meredith Lee. Cavalier Metal Corp. v. Johnson Metal Controls: Prejudicial Jurors Within Tenn. R. Evid. 606_B_. Vol. 6 Issue 1, Fall 2003 p. 25.
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Harrell, Jacqueline L. Lipscomb v. Doe: Plaintiff may file”John Doe” Uninsured Motorist Suit. Volume 4, Number 1: Summer 2002, p. 44

Harrison, Sarah Lavers. Hannah v. Crussell: The Requirement of "No Just Reason for Delay" for Certification of an Interlocutory Judgment as Final. Vol. 6 Issue 1, Fall 2003 p. 41.

Harrison, Sarah Lavers. Seibers v. Cunningham: TENN. R. CIV. P. 60 Relief from Untimely Notice of Appeal. Vol. 6 Issue 1, Fall 2003 p. 37.

Johnson, Shon D. Leach v. Taylor: The Discovery Rule and Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress. Vol. 6 Issue 1, Fall 2003 p. 26.

Johnson-Meade, Anne. Lockett v. Blalock: Prejudgment Interest And Discretionary Costs. Volume 5, Number 1: Fall 2002 p. 24

Lantin, Vanessa. Hodge v. Jones: Error in Naming Proper Defendant is Not an Affirmative Defense. Volume 5, Number 1: Fall 2002 p. 18

Ledford, Cristel. Stovall v. Clarke: Locality Rule in Medical Malpractice. Vol. 6 Issue 1, Fall 2003 p. 33.

Lee, Jason. State v. Jaley: Rule 59.04 Motions to Alter of Amend Order Granting Summary Judgment. Volume 5, Number 1: Fall 2002 p. 11

Lucy, James Barrett. Baker v. American Paper and Twine Company: Discoverability of Liability Insurance Policies. Volume 3, Number 1: Fall 2000, p. 56

Malone, Amy Wood & Cawley, Richard A. Stalsworth v. Grummons: Expert Witness Fees. Volume 3, Number 1: Fall 2000, p. 54.

Markham, Micheal K. Simmons v. Harris: Failure to Comply with Rule 56.03 in a Summary Judgment Motion. Volume 4, Number 1: Summer 2002, p. 47

Mauldin, William. Conaway v. Lewis: Failure to Prosecute. Volume 5, Number 1: Fall 2002 p. 16

McBrayer, Adam. Lewis v. Bedford County Bd. of Zonig Appeals: Procedure for Judicial Review of Zoning Board Decisions. Vol. 6 Issue 1, Fall 2003 p. 43.

McGehee, Keri. State v. Bane: Sequestration of an Expert Witness under Tenn. R. Evid. 615. Volume 5, Number 1: Fall 2002 p. 17

Meisner, Steven. Kline v. Eyrich: Attorney's Fees and the Common Fund Doctrine. Volume 5, Number 1: Fall 2002 p. 20

Miller, Amelia. Grace v. Mountain States Health Alliance: Tenn. R. Civ. P. 6.05. Volume 5, Number 1: Fall 2002 p. 13

Moffett, Vickie L. Jones v. Idles: The Trial Court as the Thirteenth Juror. Volume 5, Number 2: Spring 2003 p. 34

Moore, Precious. Frazier v. East Tenn. Baptist Hospital, Inc.: Commencement of New Actions Within Rule 3. Volume 4, Number 1: Summer 2002, p. 36.

Moore, Precious. Taylor b. Bower: Incarceration as a Rule 11 Sanction. Volume 5, Number 1: Fall 2002 p. 12

Moore, Tracy Anne. Hunt v. Claybrooks: Show-cause Order Required for Court-Initiated Monetary Sanctions. Volume 4, Number 1: Summer 2002, p. 42

Naini, Jamshid B. Mahan v. Mahan: Discovery of Rebuttal Evidence at Trial. Volume 5, Number 1: Fall 2002 p. 26

Norwood, Cynthia. Harris v. Chern: New Standard for Rule 54.02 Motions to Revise a Partial Summary Judgment. Volume 4, Number 1: Summer 2002, p. 38.

Peebles, Jennifer. State v. Powers: Confidential Marital Communication Privilege. Volume 5, Number 2: Spring 2003 p. 32

Peebles, Jennifer. Woods v. City of McMinnville: De Facto Judges. Volume 5, Number 2: Spring 2003 p. 38

Pittman, Chase. Weatherford v. Weatherford: Rule 15.02 and Opening Statements. Volume 5, Number 1: Fall 2002 p. 15

Riedel, Cheri L. McNabb v. Highways, Inc.: Joinder of Parties and the Comparitive Fault System. Volume 5, Number 2: Spring 2003 p. 35

Roberts, Deborah F. Dargi v. Terminix: Deposition Behavior and Contempt. Volume 4, Number 1: Summer 2002, p. 34.

Sadlow, David. Ferguson v. Ferguson: Court Dismissal of Action for Improper Venue Despite Defendant Waiver. Volume 5, Number 2: Spring 2003 p. 26

Sadlow, David. Kennedy v. Titan: Oral Pleading Of A Set-Off In General Sessions. Volume 5, Number 1: Fall 2002 p. 23

Saidak, Scott L. International Merchant Services, Inc. v. ATM Central, L.L.C. Failing to Treat Motions to Dismiss as Motions for Summary Judgment. Vol. 6 Issue 1, Fall 2003 p. 30.

Sanders, B. Kyle. Toms v. Toms: Gaurdian's Report as Inadmissable Hearsay and Attorney's Fees Against Intervening Grandparents. Vol. 6 Issue 1, Fall 2003 p. 28.

Savage, Markeisha K. Ali v. Fisher: Negligent Entrustment and Joint Liability. Vol. 6 Issue 1, Fall 2003 p. 39.

Schimmel, Holly. Environmental Abatement, Inc. v. Astrum R.E. Corp.: Enforceability of an Oral Settlement Agreement. Volume 3, Number 1: Fall 2000, p. 51. 27

Smith, Stacie. State v. Lucas: Issuance of Capias Under the Motor Vehicle Habitual Offenders Act. Volume 4, Number 1: Summer 2002, p. 48

Stegall, Patrick. Lacy v. Cox: Voluntary Dismissals Once Jury Deliberations Have Begun. Vol. 6 Issue 1, Fall 2003 p. 27.

Stewart, Jonathon D. Harris v. Marriott International, Inc.: Issuance of Process Required for Commencement of Actions Under Rule 3. Volume 4, Number 1: Summer 2002, p. 40

Thomas, James E. Brown v. Wal-Mart Discount Cities: Attributing Fault to a Nonparty. Volume 3, Number 2: Spring 2001, p. 104.

Thompson, Mindy. Arfken & Associates, P.A., v. Simpson Bridge Company, Inc.: Filing A Timely Appeal When There Are Two Identical Final Judgments. Volume 5, Number 1: Fall 2002 p. 22

Thompson, Mindy. Hawkins v. Graceland: Failure to Disclose a Treating Physician as an Expert Witness is Harmless When the Other Party is Not Prejudiced. Volume 5, Number 2: Spring 2003 p. 29

Tramel, Elizabeth. Russell v. West: Relief From Final Judgment. Volume 5, Number 2: Spring 2003 p. 28

Tramel, Elizabeth. TPC Facility Delivery Group, L.L.C. v. Lindsey: Venue for Transitory Actions. Vol. 6 Issue 1, Fall 2003 p. 36.

Wade, John P. Signal Capital Corp. v. Signal One, LLC: Forum Selection Clauses in Tennessee. Volume 4, Number 1: Summer 2002, p. 45

Walthart, Brian. Rector v. Halliburton: Trial Courts Must Construe Tenn. R. Civ. P. 54.02 Strictly. Vol. 6 Issue 1, Fall 2003 p. 40.

White, Magan N. Chenault v. Walker: Conspiracy Theory as a Basis for Personal Jurisdiction. Volume 3, Number 2: Spring 2001, p. 107

Williams, Stephanie. Agency v. Isenhour: Relief From Dismissal For Failure to Prosecute. Volume 5, Number 1: Fall 2002 p. 21

York, Alissa. Glover v. Glover: The Distinction Between Rule 59 and Rule 60 Motions for Relief from Judge. Volume 5, Number 2: Spring 2003 p. 24

Zimmerman, Jennifer. Haymans v. Williams Power Corp.: The Parameters of Rule 60 Relief for Failure to Timely Appeal. Volume 5, Number 2: Spring 2003 p. 30

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Agency v. Isenhour: Relief From Dismissal For Failure to Prosecute. Stephanie Williams. Volume 5, Number 1: Fall 2002 p. 21

Ali v. Fisher: Negligent Entrustment and Joint Liability. Markeisha K. Savage. Vol. 6 Issue 1, Fall 2003 p. 39.

Anastoff v. United States: Precedence of Unpublished Opinions. Christina M. Bartee. Volume 3, Number 2: Spring 2001, p. 101.

Arfken & Associates, P.A., v. Simpson Bridge Company, Inc.: Filing A Timely Appeal When There Are Two Identical Final Judgments. Mindy Thompson. Volume 5, Number 1: Fall 2002 p. 22

Baker v. American Paper and Twine Company: Discoverability of Liability Insurance Policies. James Barrett Lucy. Volume 3, Number 1: Fall 2000, p. 56

Binkley v. Medling: "Three Day Rule" in Tenn. R. Civ. P. 6.05 Does Not Apply to Entered Judgment Mailed Pursuant to Tenn R. Civ. P. 58. Bradley Burnette. Vol. 6 Issue 1, Fall 2003 p. 34.

Braswell v. AC and S, Inc.: Products Liability Action May Be Commenced Against Seller More Than One Year After Injury If Manufacturer Is Insolvent. Chris Davis. Volume 5, Number 2: Spring 2003 p. 41

Brown v. Birman: Testimonial Privilege. Shay Glass. Volume 5, Number 1: Fall 2002 p. 14

Brown v. Wal-Mart Discount Cities: Attributing Fault to a Nonparty. James E. Thomas. Volume 3, Number 2: Spring 2001, p. 104.

Cavalier Metal Corp. v. Johnson Metal Controls: Prejudicial Jurors Within Tenn. R. Evid. 606_B_. Meredith Leigh Hamilton. Vol. 6 Issue 1, Fall 2003 p. 25.

Chenault v. Walker: Conspiracy Theory as a Basis for Personal Jurisdiction. Magan N. White. Volume 3, Number 2: Spring 2001, p. 107

Conaway v. Lewis: Failure to Prosecute. William Mauldin. Volume 5, Number 1: Fall 2002 p. 16

Crowell v. Crowell: Duty to Supplement Discovery Responses. Kristi M. Franklin. Volume 3, Number 2: Spring 2001, p. 113.

Dargi v. Terminix: Deposition Behavior and Contempt. Deborah F. Roberts. Volume 4, Number 1: Summer 2002, p. 34.

Dial v. Harrington: Bearman Rule Not Applicable in Opposition to Motion for Summary Judgment. Michael Casey. Vol. 6 Issue 1, Fall 2003 p. 31.

Doyle v. Frost: Doctrine of Relation Back can Apply to Government. Jessica Graham. Volume 4, Number 1: Summer 2002, p. 35

Environmental Abatement, Inc. v. Astrum R.E. Corp.: Enforceability of an Oral Settlement Agreement. Holly Schimmel. Volume 3, Number 1: Fall 2000, p. 51. 27

Ferguson v. Ferguson: Court Dismissal of Action for Improper Venue Despite Defendant Waiver. David Sadlow. Volume 5, Number 2: Spring 2003 p. 26

Frazier v. East Tenn. Baptist Hospital, Inc.: Commencement of New Actions Within Rule 3. Precious Moore. Volume 4, Number 1: Summer 2002, p. 36.

Glover v. Glover: The Distinction Between Rule 59 and Rule 60 Motions for Relief from Judge. Alissa York. Volume 5, Number 2: Spring 2003 p. 24

Godfrey v. Ruiz: Owner-Driver Agency Relationship and Summary Judgment. Rachel Bell. Volume 5, Number 2: Spring 2003 p. 40

Goodner v. Sass: Waiver and Estoppel, Defenses to Insufficient Service of Process. Russel Shay Glass. Volume 4, Number 1: Summer 2002, p. 37

Grace v. Mountain States Health Alliance: Tenn. R. Civ. P. 6.05. Amelia Miller. Volume 5, Number 1: Fall 2002 p. 13

Green v. Moore: Commencement of the Statute of Limitations Period Under Rule 4_A_. W. Nicholas Blaylock. Volume 5, Number 2: Spring 2003 p. 43

Gunter v. U.C.H.R.A.: T.C.A. § 16-1-166 & Retroactive Tolling of the Statute of Limitations. J. Chandley Crawford. Volume 5, Number 2: Spring 2003 p. 25

Hannah v. Crussell: The Requirement of "No Just Reason for Delay" for Certification of an Interlocutory Judgment as Final. Sarah Lavers Harrison. Vol. 6 Issue 1, Fall 2003 p. 41.

Harris v. Chern: New Standard for Rule 54.02 Motions to Revise a Partial Summary Judgment. Cynthia Norwood. Volume 4, Number 1: Summer 2002, p. 38.

Harris v. Marriott International, Inc.: Issuance of Process Required for Commencement of Actions Under Rule 3. Jonathon D. Stewart. Volume 4, Number 1: Summer 2002, p. 40

Hawkins v. Graceland: Failure to Disclose a Treating Physician as an Expert Witness is Harmless When the Other Party is Not Prejudiced. Mindy Thompson. Volume 5, Number 2: Spring 2003 p. 29

Haymans v. Williams Power Corp.: The Parameters of Rule 60 Relief for Failure to Timely Appeal. Jennifer Zimmerman. Volume 5, Number 2: Spring 2003 p. 30

Hines v. Tilimon: Service of Process Upon a Non-Resident who Refuses to Accept Mail. Eric Davis. Volume 4, Number 1: Summer 2002, p. 41

Hodge v. Jones: Error in Naming Proper Defendant is Not an Affirmative Defense. Vanessa Lantin. Volume 5, Number 1: Fall 2002 p. 18

Howard v. Norwood: Discretionary Cost Awards. Mark Drumright. Volume 4, Number 1: Summer 2002, p. 42

Hunt v. Claybrooks: Show-cause Order Required for Court-Initiated Monetary Sanctions. Tracy Anne Moore. Volume 4, Number 1: Summer 2002, p. 42

International Merchant Services, Inc. v. ATM Central, L.L.C. Failing to Treat Motions to Dismiss as Motions for Summary Judgment. Scott L. Saidak. Vol. 6 Issue 1, Fall 2003 p. 30.

Jones v. Idles: The Trial Court as the Thirteenth Juror. Vickie L. Moffett. Volume 5, Number 2: Spring 2003 p. 34

Jones v. Tennessee Mutual Insurance Company: Defining the Scope of Tenn. R. Civ. P. 27. Quinn Brandon. Vol. 6 Issue 1, Fall 2003 p. 38.

Kennedy v. Titan: Oral Pleading Of A Set-Off In General Sessions. David Sadlow. Volume 5, Number 1: Fall 2002 p. 23

Kline v. Eyrich: Attorney's Fees and the Common Fund Doctrine. Steven Meisner. Volume 5, Number 1: Fall 2002 p. 20

Lacy v. Cox: Voluntary Dismissals Once Jury Deliberations Have Begun. Patrick Stegall. Vol. 6 Issue 1, Fall 2003 p. 27.

Leach v. Taylor: The Discovery Rule and Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress. Shon D. Johnson. Vol. 6 Issue 1, Fall 2003 p. 26.

Lewis v. Bedford County Bd. of Zonig Appeals: Procedure for Judicial Review of Zoning Board Decisions. Adam McBrayer. Vol. 6 Issue 1, Fall 2003 p. 43.

Lipscomb v. Doe: Plaintiff may file”John Doe” Uninsured Motorist Suit. Jacqueline L. Harrell. Volume 4, Number 1: Summer 2002, p. 44

Lockett v. Blalock: Prejudgment Interest And Discretionary Costs. Anne Johnson-Meade. Volume 5, Number 1: Fall 2002 p. 24

Mahan v. Mahan: Discovery of Rebuttal Evidence at Trial. Jamshid B. Naini. Volume 5, Number 1: Fall 2002 p. 26

McNabb v. Highways, Inc.: Joinder of Parties and the Comparitive Fault System. Cheri L. Riedel. Volume 5, Number 2: Spring 2003 p. 35

Rector v. Halliburton: Trial Courts Must Construe Tenn. R. Civ. P. 54.02 Strictly. Brian Walthart. Vol. 6 Issue 1, Fall 2003 p. 40.

Russell v. West: Relief From Final Judgment. Elizabeth Tramel. Volume 5, Number 2: Spring 2003 p. 28

Seibers v. Cunningham: TENN. R. CIV. P. 60 Relief from Untimely Notice of Appeal. Sarah Lavers Harrison. Vol. 6 Issue 1, Fall 2003 p. 37.

Selker v. Savory: Determining When the Statute of Limitations For a Malicious Prosecution Claim Begin to Run. Brent Gray. Volume 5, Number 2: Spring 2003 p. 37

Signal Capital Corp. v. Signal One, LLC: Forum Selection Clauses in Tennessee. John P. Wade. Volume 4, Number 1: Summer 2002, p. 45

Simmons v. Harris: Failure to Comply with Rule 56.03 in a Summary Judgment Motion. Micheal K. Markham. Volume 4, Number 1: Summer 2002, p. 47

Stalsworth v. Grummons: Expert Witness Fees. Amy Wood Malone and Richard A Cawley. Volume 3, Number 1: Fall 2000, p. 54.

State v. Bane: Sequestration of an Expert Witness under Tenn. R. Evid. 615. Keri McGehee. Volume 5, Number 1: Fall 2002 p. 17

State v. Coley: Expert Witness Testimony Regarding Eyewitness Identification. Laurie Winstead Hall. Volume 3, Number 2: Spring 2001, p. 110.

State v. Jaley: Rule 59.04 Motions to Alter of Amend Order Granting Summary Judgment. Jason Lee. Volume 5, Number 1: Fall 2002 p. 11

State v. Lucas: Issuance of Capias Under the Motor Vehicle Habitual Offenders Act. Stacie Smith. Volume 4, Number 1: Summer 2002, p. 48

State v. Mallard: Admissibility of Prior Drug Convictions. Desiree I. Bartlett. Volume 3, Number 2: Spring 2001, p. 115.

State v. Powers: Confidential Marital Communication Privilege. Jennifer Peebles. Volume 5, Number 2: Spring 2003 p. 32

Stovall v. Clarke: Locality Rule in Medical Malpractice. Cristel Ledford. Vol. 6 Issue 1, Fall 2003 p. 33.

Taylor b. Bower: Incarceration as a Rule 11 Sanction. Precious Moore. Volume 5, Number 1: Fall 2002 p. 12

Tennessee Attorney General Opinion 01-094: Authority of Court Clerks to Issue Pre-Trial Writs of Possession. Freeman Foster. Volume 5, Number 1: Fall 2002 p. 19

Toms v. Toms: Gaurdian's Report as Inadmissable Hearsay and Attorney's Fees Against Intervening Grandparents. B. Kyle Sanders. Vol. 6 Issue 1, Fall 2003 p. 28.

TPC Facility Delivery Group, L.L.C. v. Lindsey: Venue for Transitory Actions. Elizabeth Tramel. Vol. 6 Issue 1, Fall 2003 p. 36.

Weatherford v. Weatherford: Rule 15.02 and Opening Statements. Chase Pittman. Volume 5, Number 1: Fall 2002 p. 15

Woods v. City of McMinnville: De Facto Judges. Jennifer Peebles. Volume 5, Number 2: Spring 2003 p. 38

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Service of Process Statute of Limitations

Summary Judgment Venue and Forum

Other Case Summaries

Admissibility of Evidence

Toms v. Toms: Gaurdian's Report as Inadmissable Hearsay and Attorney's Fees Against Intervening Grandparents. Vol. 6 Issue 1, Fall 2003 p. 28.

State v. Mallard: Admissibility of Prior Drug Convictions. Desiree I. Bartlett. Volume 3, Number 2: Spring 2001, p. 115. 40 S.W.3d 473 (Tenn. 2001)

Appeals

Arfken & Associates, P.A., v. Simpson Bridge Company, Inc.: Filing A Timely Appeal When There Are Two Identical Final Judgments. Mindy Thompson. Volume 5, Number 1: Fall 2002 p. 22

Haymans v. Williams Power Corp.: The Parameters of Rule 60 Relief for Failure to Timely Appeal. Jennifer Zimmerman. Volume 5, Number 2: Spring 2003 p. 30

Seibers v. Cunningham: TENN. R. CIV. P. 60 Relief from Untimely Notice of Appeal. Vol. 6 Issue 1, Fall 2003 p. 37.

Consent & Settlement Agreements

Environmental Abatement, Inc. v. Astrum R.E. Corp.: Enforceability of an Oral Settlement Agreement. Holly Schimmel. Volume 3, Number 1: Fall 2000, p. 51.

Discovery

Baker v. American Paper and Twine Company: Discoverability of Liability Insurance Policies. James Barrett Lucy. Volume 3, Number 1: Fall 2000, p. 56

Crowell v. Crowell: Duty to Supplement Discovery Responses. Kristi M. Franklin. Volume 3, Number 2: Spring 2001, p. 113.

Leach v. Taylor: The Discovery Rule and Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress. Vol. 6 Issue 1, Fall 2003 p. 26.

Mahan v. Mahan: Discovery of Rebuttal Evidence at Trial. Jamshid B. Naini. Volume 5, Number 1: Fall 2002 p. 26

Expert Witnesses

State v. Bane: Sequestration of an Expert Witness under Tenn. R. Evid. 615. Keri McGehee. Volume 5, Number 1: Fall 2002 p. 17

State v. Coley: Expert Witness Testimony Regarding Eyewitness Identification. Laurie Winstead Hall. Volume 3, Number 2: Spring 2001, p. 110.

Hawkins v. Graceland: Failure to Disclose a Treating Physician as an Expert Witness is Harmless When the Other Party is Not Prejudiced. Mindy Thompson. Volume 5, Number 2: Spring 2003 p. 29

Stalsworth v. Grummons: Expert Witness Fees. Amy Wood Malone and Richard A Cawley. Volume 3, Number 1: Fall 2000, p. 54.

Failure to Prosecute

Agency v. Isenhour: Relief From Dismissal For Failure to Prosecute. Stephanie Williams. Volume 5, Number 1: Fall 2002 p. 21

Conaway v. Lewis: Failure to Prosecute. William Mauldin. Volume 5, Number 1: Fall 2002 p. 16

Fees and Cost Awards

Kline v. Eyrich: Attorney's Fees and the Common Fund Doctrine. Steven Meisner. Volume 5, Number 1: Fall 2002 p. 20

Toms v. Toms: Gaurdian's Report as Inadmissable Hearsay and Attorney's Fees Against Intervening Grandparents. Vol. 6 Issue 1, Fall 2003 p. 28

Howard v. Norwood: Discretionary Cost Awards. Mark Drumright. Volume 4, Number 1: Summer 2002, p. 42

Lockett v. Blalock: Prejudgment Interest And Discretionary Costs. Anne Johnson-Meade. Volume 5, Number 1: Fall 2002 p. 24

Stalsworth v. Grummons: Expert Witness Fees. Amy Wood Malone and Richard A Cawley. Volume 3, Number 1: Fall 2000, p. 54

Final Judgments

Hannah v. Crussell: The Requirement of "No Just Reason for Delay" for Certification of an Interlocutory Judgment as Final. Vol. 6 Issue 1, Fall 2003 p. 41.

Russell v. West: Relief From Final Judgment. Elizabeth Tramel. Volume 5, Number 2: Spring 2003 p. 28

Binkley v. Medling: "Three Day Rule" in Tenn. R. Civ. P. 6.05 Does Not Apply to Entered Judgment Mailed Pursuant to Tenn R. Civ. P. 58. Vol. 6 Issue 1, Fall 2003 p. 34.

Rector v. Halliburton: Trial Courts Must Construe Tenn. R. Civ. P. 54.02 Strictly. Vol. 6 Issue 1, Fall 2003 p. 40.

Joinder & Joint Liability

McNabb v. Highways, Inc.: Joinder of Parties and the Comparitive Fault System. Cheri L. Riedel. Volume 5, Number 2: Spring 2003 p. 35

Ali v. Fisher: Negligent Entrustment and Joint Liability. Vol. 6 Issue 1, Fall 2003 p. 39.

Jurors

Cavalier Metal Corp. v. Johnson Metal Controls: Prejudicial Jurors Within Tenn. R. Evid. 606_B_. Vol. 6 Issue 1, Fall 2003 p. 25.

Jones v. Idles: The Trial Court as the Thirteenth Juror. Vickie L. Moffett. Volume 5, Number 2: Spring 2003 p. 34

Medical Malpractice

Stovall v. Clarke: Locality Rule in Medical Malpractice. Vol. 6 Issue 1, Fall 2003 p. 33.

Privileges

Brown v. Birman: Testimonial Privilege. Shay Glass. Volume 5, Number 1: Fall 2002 p. 14

State v. Powers: Confidential Marital Communication Privilege. Jennifer Peebles. Volume 5, Number 2: Spring 2003 p. 32

Sanctions and Contempt

Taylor b. Bower: Incarceration as a Rule 11 Sanction. Precious Moore. Volume 5, Number 1: Fall 2002 p. 12

Hunt v. Claybrooks: Show-cause Order Required for Court-Initiated Monetary Sanctions. Tracy Anne Moore. Volume 4, Number 1: Summer 2002, p. 42

Dargi v. Terminix: Deposition Behavior and Contempt. Deborah F. Roberts. Volume 4, Number 1: Summer 2002, p. 34.

Service of Process

Harris v. Marriott International, Inc.: Issuance of Process Required for Commencement of Actions Under Rule 3. Jonathon D. Stewart. Volume 4, Number 1: Summer 2002, p. 40

Hines v. Tilimon: Service of Process Upon a Non-Resident who Refuses to Accept Mail. Eric Davis. Volume 4, Number 1: Summer 2002, p. 41

Goodner v. Sass: Waiver and Estoppel, Defenses to Insufficient Service of Process. Russel Shay Glass. Volume 4, Number 1: Summer 2002, p. 37

Statute of Limitations

Green v. Moore: Commencement of the Statute of Limitations Period Under Rule 4_A_. W. Nicholas Blaylock. Volume 5, Number 2: Spring 2003 p. 43

Gunter v. U.C.H.R.A.: T.C.A. § 16-1-166 & Retroactive Tolling of the Statute of Limitations. J. Chandley Crawford. Volume 5, Number 2: Spring 2003 p. 25

Selker v. Savory: Determining When the Statute of Limitations For a Malicious Prosecution Claim Begin to Run. Brent Gray. Volume 5, Number 2: Spring 2003 p. 37

Braswell v. AC and S, Inc.: Products Liability Action May Be Commenced Against Seller More Than One Year After Injury If Manufacturer Is Insolvent. Chris Davis. Volume 5, Number 2: Spring 2003 p. 41

Summary Judgment

Simmons v. Harris: Failure to Comply with Rule 56.03 in a Summary Judgment Motion. Micheal K. Markham. Volume 4, Number 1: Summer 2002, p. 47

State v. Jaley: Rule 59.04 Motions to Alter of Amend Order Granting Summary Judgment. Jason Lee. Volume 5, Number 1: Fall 2002 p. 11

Godfrey v. Ruiz: Owner-Driver Agency Relationship and Summary Judgment. Rachel Bell. Volume 5, Number 2: Spring 2003 p. 40

Dial v. Harrington: Bearman Rule Not Applicable in Opposition to Motion for Summary Judgment. Vol. 6 Issue 1, Fall 2003 p. 31.

International Merchant Services, Inc. v. ATM Central, L.L.C. Failing to Treat Motions to Dismiss as Motions for Summary Judgment. Vol. 6 Issue 1, Fall 2003 p. 30.

Harris v. Chern: New Standard for Rule 54.02 Motions to Revise a Partial Summary Judgment. Cynthia Norwood. Volume 4, Number 1: Summer 2002, p. 38.

Venue and Forums

Ferguson v. Ferguson: Court Dismissal of Action for Improper Venue Despite Defendant Waiver. David Sadlow. Volume 5, Number 2: Spring 2003 p. 26

Signal Capital Corp. v. Signal One, LLC: Forum Selection Clauses in Tennessee. John P. Wade. Volume 4, Number 1: Summer 2002, p. 45

TPC Facility Delivery Group, L.L.C. v. Lindsey: Venue for Transitory Actions. Vol. 6 Issue 1, Fall 2003 p. 36.

Other Case Summaries

Anastoff v. United States: Precedence of Unpublished Opinions. Christina M. Bartee. Volume 3, Number 2: Spring 2001, p. 101.

Brown v. Wal-Mart Discount Cities: Attributing Fault to a Nonparty. James E. Thomas. Volume 3, Number 2: Spring 2001, p. 104.

Chenault v. Walker: Conspiracy Theory as a Basis for Personal Jurisdiction. Magan N. White. Volume 3, Number 2: Spring 2001, p. 107.

Doyle v. Frost: Doctrine of Relation Back can Apply to Government. Jessica Graham. Volume 4, Number 1: Summer 2002, p. 35.

Frazier v. East Tenn. Baptist Hospital, Inc.: Commencement of New Actions Within Rule 3. Precious Moore. Volume 4, Number 1: Summer 2002, p. 36

Glover v. Glover: The Distinction Between Rule 59 and Rule 60 Motions for Relief from Judge. Alissa York. Volume 5, Number 2: Spring 2003 p. 24

Grace v. Mountain States Health Alliance: Tenn. R. Civ. P. 6.05. Amelia Miller. Volume 5, Number 1: Fall 2002 p. 13

Hodge v. Jones: Error in Naming Proper Defendant is Not an Affirmative Defense. Volume 5, Number 1: Fall 2002 p. 18

Jones v. Tennessee Mutual Insurance Company: Defining the Scope of Tenn. R. Civ. P. 27. Vol. 6 Issue 1, Fall 2003 p. 38.

Kennedy v. Titan: Oral Pleading Of A Set-Off In General Sessions. David Sadlow. Volume 5, Number 1: Fall 2002 p. 23

Lacy v. Cox: Voluntary Dismissals Once Jury Deliberations Have Begun. Vol. 6 Issue 1, Fall 2003 p. 27.

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How Late Is Too Late: Withdrawing Consent to a Consent Order. Lisa Ann Lavigne. Vol. 6 Issue 1, Fall 2003 p. 11

Inadvertent Disclosures of Material Protected by the Attorney Client Privilege: Is It Too Late to “Unring the Bell?” Michael Markham. Volume 5, Number 1: Fall 2002 p. 6

Miller v. Willbanks: Redefining the Role of the Tennessee Common Law Necessity Test for the Use of Expert Testimony. Scott Ostrow. Volume 4, Number 1: Summer 2002, p. 25

The Evolution of Comparative Fault in Tennessee: Where are we Now? Robert L. Green. Volume 3, Number 2: Spring 2001, p. 59

Lawyers and the Electronic Frontier. Kim Koratsky. Volume 3, Number 2: Spring 2001, p. 85

Title Insurance: A Primer. Charles B. DeWitt, III. Volume 3, Number 1: Fall 2000, p. 15

A Brief Overview of the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act for Practitioners. William G. Hardwick, II. Volume 3, Number 2: Spring 2001, p. 67

Civil Practice – The Collection and Enforcement of Money Judgments in Tennessee. Brent Patrick. Volume 2, Number 1: Summer 1998, p. 3

Civil Practice – Specifying Material Facts in a Summary Judgment Motion: Tennessee Amends Rule 56. M. Mark McAdams. Volume 2, Number 1: Summer 1998, p. 33

Civil Practice – Mediation: The Judge's New Tool for Case Management. The Honorable Kay S. Robilio. Volume 1, Number 1: Spring 1997, p. 26

Civil Practice – A “Crash Course” in Motor Vehicle Accident Reconstruction. Jenniger Lipinski. Volume 1, Number 1: Spring 1997, p. 29

Living Will and Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care: Medical and Ethical Issues on Death and Dying. David Cook and Andrew Wener. Volume 3, Number 1: Fall 2000, p. 35

Civil Procedure

An Application of Claim Preclusion and Issue Preclusion to Tennessee's Wrongful Death Statutes. Kimberly Galloway. Vol. 6 Issue 1, Fall 2003 p. 17

The Tolling of Statutes of Limitations Against Governmental Entities. Megan Sahar Turngren. Vol. 6 Issue 1, Fall 2003 p. 20

Federalism, Claim Preclusion, Statute of Limitations, and the Dilution of a Federal Rule. June F. Entman. Volume 4, Number 1: Summer 2002, p. 9

Tennessee Rule of Civil Procedure 56.03: Whatever Will Be Will Be? George T. Lewis, III. Volume 4, Number 1: Summer 2002, p. 15

Civil Procedure – The Bill of Particulars in Tennessee Divorce Law. William G. Hardwick, II. Volume 2, Number 1: Summer 1998, p. 14

Civil Procedure – Exercising Personal Jurisdiction in Tennessee Based on Internet Contacts. Heather Gunn. Volume 2, Number 1: Summer 1998, p. 17

Civil Procedure – The Continuing Utility of the Common Law Doctrine of Forum Non Conveniens in a Domestic Setting. John Jennings. Volume 1, Number 1: Spring 1997, p. 10

Civil Procedure – Why some Attorneys Get 13 Days Notice of Deposition While Others Only Get Five. Cameron Jehl. Volume 1, Number 1: Spring 1997, p. 13

Criminal Practice

State v. Brown: Expanding the Constitutional Right to Present a Defense. Meredith Williams. Volume 4, Number 1: Summer 2002, p. 31

Criminal Practice – How to Get Your Brother-in-Law Out of Jail. James R. Garts, Jr. Volume 1, Number 1: Spring 1997, p. 15

Criminal Practice – A Civil Practitioner's Guide to DUI Law. Wilson C. von Kessler, II. Volume 1, Number 1: Spring 1997, p. 18

Criminal Practice – Double Jeopardy: Administrative License Revocation and DUI. Milton E. Magee, Jr. & Wes Fowler. Volume 1, Number 1: Spring 1997, p. 22

Criminal Practice - “Shaming” Penalties as a Method of Punishment Under Tennessee Law. Ronald Catelli. Volume 2, Number 1: Summer 1998, p. 30

Evidence

Evidence – Admitting and Excluding the Basis for Expert Testimony. Robert Banks, Jr. Volume 1, Number 1: Spring 1997, p. 3

Examination of the Hearsay Exception for Excited Utterances. Chase Pittman. Volume 5, Number 2: Spring 2003 p. 13

Trial Practice

Trial Practice – Jury Selection: Look, Listen, and Learn. Patsy Weber. Volume 1, Number 1: Spring 1997, p. 34

Trial Practice – Opening Statements: Putting the Puzzle Pieces Before the Jury. Douglas N. Blackwell, II. Volume 2, Number 1: Summer 1998, p. 27

The Art and Science of Advocacy Part II: Closing Arguments. Douglas N. Blackwell, II. Volume 3, Number 1: Fall 2000, p. 25

Discretion in Tennessee Trial Courts. Rajiv Singh. Volume 3, Number 2: Spring 2001, p. 95

Special Masters and Substitute Judges: What is the Difference and When are They Proper? Christy Kinard. Vol. 6 Issue 1, Fall 2003 p. 7

Media in the Courtroom. Honorable Joseph B. Dailey. Volume 3, Number 1: Fall 2000, p. 1

Bankruptcy - What to File: Motion or Complaint? Honorable David S. Kennedy. Volume 3, Number 2: Spring 2001, p. 75