COURT OF APPEALS OPINIONS

Donna June Archer, and James David Archer, Individually and as Administrators of the Estate of Verna Lee Archer, v. Burton Plaza Associates, Let., and American Management Company, Inc.
03A01-9511-CV-00417
Authoring Judge: Judge Don T. McMurray, Jr.
Trial Court Judge: Judge John K. Wilson

This is an action for wrongful death. The plaintiffs seek to recover damages from the owners and operators of theBurton Plaza Apartments complex in Rogersville. The plaintiffs assert that the defendants were negligent in failing to provide preper security and protection for the occupants of the apartments. Specifically, they assert that the outside hallway doors of the apartment building were never locked. The plaintiffs also sue on the theory of breach of contract.

Jeffrey Keith Phillips and Jennifer Phillips, v. Eugene Russell
03A01-9509-CV-00298
Authoring Judge: Judge Don T. McMurray
Trial Court Judge: Judge G. Richard Johnson

For simplicity, the parties will be referred to in the capacity in which they appeared in the trial court. The parties to this appeal entered into a contract whereby the a;;ellant was to construct a home for the appellees. Problems developed between the parties which resulted in an action by the plaintiffs-appellees to recover damages frm the defendant-appellant for defective workmanship in the construction and to remove a cloud from their title resulting from a lien filed by the defendant. The defendant filed a counterclaim against the plaintiffs and a cross-claim against Shirley G. Hughes. Shirley Hughes was trustee under a deed of trust executed by the plaintiffs to secure payment of a promissory note in the amount of $80,000, payable to Elizabethton Savings and Loan Association.

Brian Weiford, D/B/A Elite Cable Television, v. Fields Development Co., Inc., D/B/A Deerfield Resort
03A01-9510-CV-00367
Authoring Judge: Judge Don T. McMurray
Trial Court Judge: Judge Conrad Troutman

This is an appeal from the judgment of the trial court granting the appellee's motion for summary judgment. We affirm the judgment of the trial court.

Robert John Williams, v. Mary Elizabeth (Williams) Evans
03A01-9511-CV-00400
Authoring Judge: Senior Judge William H. Inman

The appellant sought an award of attorney fees of $31,205.48 and filed an affidavit in explanation of the hours her attorney had expended in this case, which involved the custody and support of one child.

Floyd Ezell Jackson, v. Stella L. Smith Jackson
02A01-9510-CV-00214
Authoring Judge: Judge David R. Farmer
Trial Court Judge: Judge William O'Hearn

The marriage between Floyd Ezell Jackson (Husband) and Stella L. Jackson (Wife) ended after some 21 years when the trial court found that both parties shall be awarded a divorce pursuant to T.C.A. § 36-4-129.

James Miller v. Miller Brothers Farms, Inc., Larry L. Miller, Garry Miller, and Allen Miller
03A01-9504-CH-00123
Authoring Judge: Presiding Judge Houston M. Goddard
Trial Court Judge: Chancellor Earl H. Henley

This is the second appeal in a continuing dispute between four of the sons of Andrew K. Miller, decease; namely, James Miller, Larry L. Miller, Garry Miller, and Allen Miller.

Mark Scott Smith, v. Faith Horne Smith
03A01-9411-CH-00413
Authoring Judge: Presiding Judge Houston M. Goddard
Trial Court Judge: Chancellor Sharon J. Bell

Appellant Faith Horne Smith appeals a divorce decree entered by the Chancery Court for Knox County wherein she raises the following four issues:

1. Did the trial court err in the amount and term of alimony granted to the Defendant.

2. Did the trial court err in the awarding of joint custody of the parties minor children rather than allowing Defendant sole custody and /or the freedom to relocate with the children to another state with liberal extended visitation awarded to Plaintiff.

3. Did the trial court err i the dividing marital assets in such a manner that Defendant had little of no liquid assets to pay bills or attorney fees.

4.  Did the trial court err in refusing to grant attorney fees to Defendant.

Donald L. Tatum and Dorothy L. Tatum v. Vertis J. Wolrsham and Freda Johnson Michel
03A01-9507-CH-00219
Authoring Judge: Presiding Judge Houston M. Goddard
Trial Court Judge: Chancellor Howell N. Peoples

This case originated from a complaint by Donald L. Tatum and Dorothy R. Tatum against Vertis J. Worsham for specific performance of a land sale agreement and damages. Mr. and Mrs. Tatum amended their complaint to join Freda Johnson Michel, a second mortgage holder of the subject property. Thereafter, Ms. Michel filed a cross-claim against Mrs. Worsham, principally seeking a determination of the balance owing on the second mortgage which was in dispute.

02A01-9503-CH-00039
02A01-9503-CH-00039
Trial Court Judge: W. Michael Maloan

02A01-9503-CV-00042
02A01-9503-CV-00042
Trial Court Judge: Wyeth Chandler

02A01-9307-CV-00171
02A01-9307-CV-00171
Trial Court Judge: Robert A. Lanier

02A01-9501-CV-00012
02A01-9501-CV-00012
Trial Court Judge: George H. Brown

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01A01-9506-CV-00275
01A01-9506-CV-00275
Trial Court Judge: Barbara N. Haynes

01A01-9507-CH-00305
01A01-9507-CH-00305
Trial Court Judge: Tom E. Gray

01A01-9508-CH-00349
01A01-9508-CH-00349
Trial Court Judge: Cornelia A. Clark