Deborah Lorraine Brooks v. Rickey Lemar Brooks
03S01-9804-CV-00034
We granted this appeal to determine whether the Court of Appeals and the trial court erred in their determinations of the amount of child support to be paid by the child’s father. Although both the trial court and the Court of Appeals determined that the total monthly payment should be increased from four hundred dollars ($400.00) to six hundred fifty dollars ($650.00), each court reached its conclusion upon different reasons. We conclude that both courts erred and that the base amount of child support should have been $1,241.00 per month. In addition, Mr. Brooks shall pay the child's private education expenses per the parties agreement.
Authoring Judge: Justice William M. Barker
Originating Judge:Judge Earl G. Murphy |
Polk County | Supreme Court | 06/01/99 | |
State of Tennessee vs. Barry Waddell
01C01-9801-CR-00016
The Defendant, Barry Waddell, appeals as of right from his conviction in the Davidson County Crimina l Court. After a jury trial, Defendant was convicted of two (2) counts of rape of a child (Counts 1 and 2) and two (2) counts of aggravated sexual battery (Counts 3 and 4). Defendant was sentenced to twenty-five (25) years for each count of rape of a child and ten (10) years for each count of aggravated sexual battery, with all sentences to be served consecutively, for an effective sentence of seventy (70) years. Defendant argues that the trial court improperly sentenced him to the maximum period of incarceration for his rape of a child convictions and erred in ordering his sentences to be served consecutively. We affirm in pa rt, and reverse and modify in part.
Authoring Judge: Judge Thomas T. Woodall
Originating Judge:Judge Cheryl Blackburn |
Davidson County | Court of Criminal Appeals | 06/01/99 | |
State of Tennessee vs. George Langford - Concurring
02S01-9806-CR-00061
We granted this appeal to decide whether: (1) the evidence was sufficient to convict the defendant of aggravated burglary and felony murder committed during the perpetration of an aggravated burglary; and (2) the trial court erred in failing to instruct the jury as to criminal trespass. We hold that the evidence was sufficient to convict the defendant and that the trial court did not err in failing to instruct the jury on criminal trespass. Accordingly, the judgment of the Court of Criminal Appeals affirming the defendant’s convictions is affirmed.
Authoring Judge: Justice Janice M. Holder
Originating Judge:Judge Arthur T. Bennett |
Shelby County | Supreme Court | 06/01/99 | |
State of Tennessee vs. Paul Carr Moss, Jr.
01C01-9803-CC-00118
The defendant, Paul Carr Moss, Jr., was indicted for the first degree murder of his wife, Peggy Ann Moss. He was convicted of second degree murder, a Class A felony. Tenn. Code Ann. § 39-13-210. The trial court imposed a Range I sentence of twenty-five years. The defendant was fined $50,000.00.
Authoring Judge: Judge Gary R. Wade
Originating Judge:Judge John H. Gasaway, III |
Robertson County | Court of Criminal Appeals | 06/01/99 | |
Little Six Corporation vs. Ruth Johnson, Commissioner
01A01-9806-CH-00285
Originating Judge:Carol L. Mccoy |
Davidson County | Court of Appeals | 05/28/99 | |
Planet Rock vs. Regis Ins.
02A01-9807-CV-00218
Originating Judge:John Franklin Murchison |
Madison County | Court of Appeals | 05/28/99 | |
Advanced Sales vs. Wilson Co.
01A01-9805-CH-00245
Originating Judge:C. K. Smith |
Wilson County | Court of Appeals | 05/28/99 | |
Buford vs. Cunningham
01A01-9806-CH-00325
Originating Judge:Irvin H. Kilcrease, Jr. |
Davidson County | Court of Appeals | 05/28/99 | |
02A01-9712-GS-00298
02A01-9712-GS-00298
Originating Judge:John Franklin Murchison |
Madison County | Court of Appeals | 05/28/99 | |
Catherine Mayo v. Lumbermens Mutual Casualty Co.
02S01-9807-CH-00076
This workers' compensation appeal has been referred to the Special Workers' Compensation Appeals Panel of the Supreme Court in accordance with Tenn. Code Ann. _ 5-6-225(e)(3) for hearing and reporting to the Supreme Court of findings of fact and conclusions of law. On or about August 24, 1993, the plaintiff, Catherine Mayo, was engaged in her regular employment duties as manager for Pizza Hut, when she suffered total permanent disabling injuries. An armed robber inflicted a massive shotgun blast to the plaintiff's entire abdomen. On August 11, 1997, the plaintiff filed a Petition for Approval of Final and Lump Sum Settlement under the Workers' Compensation Law. The trial court entered an order approving the final and cash lump sum settlement, awarding total permanent disability benefits at the maximum rate of recovery through age 65 pursuant to Tenn. Code Ann. _ 5-6-27, and lifetime future medical expenses. However, judgment was reserved for a later determination by the trial court on the issue of the medical provision of a heated hydrotherapy pool to be installed at the plaintiff's residence. Prior to May 11, 1998, the plaintiff submitted to the trial court medical reports of two physicians in support of her request for an in-home hydrotherapy pool. On May 11, 1998, the trial court considered the merits of plaintiff's motion. On June 29, 1998, the trial court entered an order denying the request for the medical apparatus, more specifically described as the in-ground heated hydrotherapy pool. Since the plaintiff is making a most unusual request that the defendant install an in- ground hydrotherapy pool at her residence as a medical apparatus that is medically necessary, it is beneficial to set forth the underlying facts of this request. At the time of this unfortunate event, the plaintiff, age 47, was a resident of Jackson, Tennessee, but now resides in Buffalo, New York, where she has family support. The shotgun blast injured the plaintiff's chest, solar plexus, abdomen, abdominal wall, and side. Dr. Joseph Spychalski, the treating physician, found that the plaintiff sustained a complete obliteration of the anterior abdominal musculature, and that, as a consequence, she lacks the ability to efficiently sit, transfer, ambulate, bend, or lift. The plaintiff will require lifelong physical therapy to maintain her back muscles and range of motion. Due to the shotgun blast, the 2
Authoring Judge: L. Terry Lafferty, Senior Judge
Originating Judge:Hon. Joe C. Morris, Chancellor |
Madison County | Workers Compensation Panel | 05/28/99 | |
James Alford v. Bruce Hardwood Floors
02S01-9808-CH-00083
Authoring Judge: J. Steven Stafford, Special Judge
Originating Judge:Hon. Joe C. Morris, |
Madison County | Workers Compensation Panel | 05/28/99 | |
State vs. Lowell Clayton Gredig, Jr.
03C01-9801-CC-00017
Originating Judge:D. Kelly Thomas, Jr. |
Blount County | Court of Criminal Appeals | 05/28/99 | |
Mark S. Miller vs. State
03C01-9803-CR-00108
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Knox County | Court of Criminal Appeals | 05/27/99 | |
Southers vs. Southers
03A01-9802-CV-00001
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Sullivan County | Court of Appeals | 05/27/99 | |
State vs. Stanley Abell
02C01-9805-CR-00129
Originating Judge:W. Fred Axley |
Shelby County | Court of Criminal Appeals | 05/27/99 | |
Jenny C. Walker vs. James M. Walker
M2001-00087-COA-R3-CV
After the parties separated, the husband borrowed a substantial amount of money to complete the renovation of marital property and to pay household expenses. The trial court divided the marital property pursuant to divorce, classifying the husband's post-separation loans as marital debt. The wife argues on appeal that the trial court erred in its classification and division of the post-separation debts. We affirm the trial court.
Authoring Judge: Judge Ben H. Cantrell
Originating Judge:Carol A. Catalano |
Robertson County | Court of Appeals | 05/27/99 | |
State vs. Charles Bledsoe
02C01-9809-CC-00269
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Madison County | Court of Criminal Appeals | 05/27/99 | |
State vs. Joel Guilds
01C01-9804-CC-00182
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Williamson County | Court of Criminal Appeals | 05/27/99 | |
State vs. Stanley Abell
02C01-9805-CR-00129
Originating Judge:W. Fred Axley |
Shelby County | Court of Criminal Appeals | 05/27/99 | |
David A. Roettger v. Metro Government of Nashville & Davidson County, et al
01S01-9805-CH-00089
Authoring Judge: Per Curiam
Originating Judge:Hon. Carol L. Mccoy |
Davidson County | Workers Compensation Panel | 05/27/99 | |
State vs. Billy Brown
02C01-9805-CR-00157
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Shelby County | Court of Criminal Appeals | 05/26/99 | |
State vs. Ronnie Garner
01C01-9806-CC-00258
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Franklin County | Court of Criminal Appeals | 05/26/99 | |
Lessley vs. Shope
01A01-9805-CV-00233
Originating Judge:Carol A. Catalano |
Robertson County | Court of Appeals | 05/26/99 | |
STS/BAC Joint Venture v. The City of Mt. Juliet
M2003-00171-COA-R3-CV
The developer of a planned Wilson County subdivision sought damages for a temporary taking, claiming that the City of Mt. Juliet interfered with the completion of the project by arbitrarily refusing to grant necessary permits. The trial court granted summary judgment to Mt. Juliet, in part on the ground that the statute of limitations had passed on the developer's claim for relief. We affirm.
Authoring Judge: Presiding Judge Patricia J. Cottrell
Originating Judge:Charles K. Smith |
Wilson County | Court of Appeals | 05/26/99 | |
Hennigan vs. Hennigan
01A01-9807-CH-00380
Originating Judge:Tyrus H. Cobb |
Bedford County | Court of Appeals | 05/26/99 |