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The Tennessee Supreme Court is the state’s court of last resort. The five Supreme Court justices may accept appeals of civil and criminal cases from lower state courts. Th ey also interpret the laws and constitutions of Tennessee and the United States. The Supreme Court may assume jurisdiction over undecided cases in the Court of Appeals or Court of Criminal Appeals when there is special need for an expedited decision. Read more here.
May 16, 2012
The Tennessee Supreme Court has begun a review of Supreme Court Rule 9: Disciplinary Enforcement. If there are any proposed changes, there will be an announcement and a time for public comment set....
May 8, 2012
Nashville, Tenn. – In a 4-1 opinion, the Tennessee Supreme Court today denied workers’ compensation benefits to a lineman for Fayetteville Public Utilities who was injured on the job.
On Jan. 5...
May 4, 2012
The Tennessee Supreme Court recently changed Rule 21 or the Rule for Mandatory Continuing Legal Education. Attorneys will now receive continuing education credits at no cost for pro bono legal and...
April 30, 2012
Nashville, Tenn.– On May 1, judges, lawyers and citizens across the state will be participating in various events to celebrate Law Day. Tennessee Supreme Court Chief Justice Cornelia A. Clark is this...
April 27, 2012
From the Columbia Daily HeraldBy: Tim Hodge
High Court Judge Speaks at Law Day
A Tennessee Supreme Court Justice visited Maury County in celebration of Law Day 2012 and discussed a section of the...
April 24, 2012
Nashville, Tenn. – The Tennessee Supreme Court today ruled a defendant should not have been questioned by the State regarding prior assaults against her because the evidence was inadmissible. ...
April 24, 2012
Nashville, Tenn.– The Tennessee Supreme Court decided today that a settlement agreement requiring the transfer of an interest in real property must satisfy the Statute of Frauds to be enforceable....
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