COURT OF APPEALS OPINIONS

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

Authoring Judge: Presiding Judge Ben H. Cantrell

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).

Ferris E. Watson v. Lynn Rose Watson
M1999-02527-COA-R3-CV

Authoring Judge: Judge Patricia J. Cottrell
Trial Court Judge: Judge Leonard Martin

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.

E1999-02098-C)A-R3-CV
E1999-02098-C)A-R3-CV

E1999-02550-COA-R3-CV
E1999-02550-COA-R3-CV

Authoring Judge: Judge Houston M. Goddard

State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance vs. Brian Howard, et al
E1999-02558-COA-R3-CV

Authoring Judge: Judge Houston M. Goddard

Rutherford Co. Bd. of Ed. vs. Rutherford Co. Comm.
M1999-00288-COA-R3-CV

Authoring Judge: Judge William B. Cain
Trial Court Judge: Robert E. Corlew, III
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.

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

Jeffrey L. Lawson v. University of Tennessee
E1999-02516-COA-R9-CV

Authoring Judge: Judge Charles D. Susano, Jr.
Trial Court Judge: Chancellor Sharon Bell

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.

E1999-02516-COA-R9-CV
E1999-02516-COA-R9-CV

Authoring Judge: Judge Charles D. Susano, Jr.

E1999-02518-COA-R3-CV
E1999-02518-COA-R3-CV

Authoring Judge: Judge Charles D. Susano, Jr.

E1998-00745-COA-R3-CV
E1998-00745-COA-R3-CV

Authoring Judge: Judge Charles D. Susano, Jr.

02525-COA-R3-CV
02525-COA-R3-CV

00747-COA-R3-CV
00747-COA-R3-CV

E1999-00380-COA-R3-
E1999-00380-COA-R3-

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

E1999-02263-COA-R3-CV
E1999-02263-COA-R3-CV

Authoring Judge: Judge Houston M. Goddard

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

Tommy Lee White vs. Caroldene White
E1998-00664-COA-R3-CV

Authoring Judge: Presiding Judge Herschel P. Franks

E1998-00349-COA-R3-CV
E1998-00349-COA-R3-CV

E1999-00014-COA-R3-CV
E1999-00014-COA-R3-CV

Authoring Judge: Presiding Judge Herschel P. Franks

Baker, et al vs. American Paper and Twine Co.
M1999-00142-COA-R9-CV

Authoring Judge: Presiding Judge Alan E. Highers
Trial Court Judge: Carol L. Soloman

West vs. West
M1998-00725-COA-R3-CV

Authoring Judge: Presiding Judge Patricia J. Cottrell
Trial Court Judge: Patricia J. Cottrell

Woodridge Properties vs. Franco-Ward
M1999-00458-COA-R3-CV

Authoring Judge: Judge William C. Koch, Jr.

Lineberry vs. Ashe
M1999-00075-COA-R3-CV

Authoring Judge: Judge William B. Cain
Trial Court Judge: Tom E. Gray

Advantage Funding Corp. vs. Mid-TN Manufacturing Co.
M1997-00133-COA-R3-CV

Authoring Judge: Judge William C. Koch, Jr.
Trial Court Judge: James E. Walton