SUPREME COURT OF TENNESSEE
SUPREME COURT DISCRETIONARY APPEALS
Grants & Denials List
MONDAY, AUGUST 20, 2012
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GRANTS
STYLE/APPEAL NUMBER COUNTYTRIAL JUDGE
TRIAL COURT NO.
APPELLATEJUDGE
JUDGMENT
NATUREOF
APPEAL
ACTION
Nashville
William Darelle SmithM2010-01384-SC-R11-CD
Davidson County CriminalCourtJudge Seth NormanNo. 2007-C-2675
Wedemeyer, J.Affirmed
Rule 11 Granted - Application of William Darelle Smith
(Order filed - 8-15-12 - copy attached)
Knoxville
Cristy Irene Fair v. Stephen LynnCochranE2011-00831-SC-R11-CV
Knox County Circuit CourtJudge Dale C. WorkmanNo. 1-624-09
Swiney, J.McClarty, J.(Susano, Jr., J.Dissenting)Affirmed
Rule 11 Granted - Application of Cristy IreneFair
(Order filed - 8-16-12 - copy attached)
Page 1 of 25
Jim Hammond, Sheriff of HamiltonCounty, et al. v. Chris Harvey, et al.E2011-01700-SC-R11-CV
Hamilton County ChanceryCourtChancellor W. Frank BrownIIINo. 110215
Susano, J.Modified
Rule 11 Granted - Application of Jim Hammond,Sheriff of Hamilton County, andHamilton County, Tennessee
(Order filed - 8-15-12 - copy attached)
Velda J. Shore v. Maple Lane Farms,LLC, et al.E2011-00158-SC-R11-CV
Blount County ChanceryCourtChancellor Telford E.Fogerty, Jr.No. 08021
McClarty, J.Affirmed andRemanded
Rule 11 Granted - Application of Velda J. Shore
(Order filed - 8-16-12 - copy attached)
Jackson
Aundrey Meals, et al. v. Ford MotorCompanyW2010-01493-SC-R11-CV
Shelby County Circuit CourtJudge Donna FieldsNo. CT-000254-03
Farmer, J.Affirmed inPart andRemanded
Rule 11 Granted - Application of Aundrey Meals,et al.
(Order filed - 8-15-12 - copy attached)
Page 2 of 25
State of Tennessee v. Courtney BishopW2010-01207-SC-R11-CD
Shelby County CriminalCourtJudge James LammeyNo. 08-07886
Witt, J.Reversed inPart;Dismissed inPart; Modifiedin Part;Remanded
Rule 11 Granted - Application of State ofTennessee
(Order filed - 8-15-12 - copy attached)
SUPREME COURT OF TENNESSEESUPREME COURT DISCRETIONARY APPEALS
MONDAY, AUGUST 20, 2012
* AMENDED *
DENIALS
STYLE/APPEAL NUMBER COUNTYTRIAL JUDGE
TRIAL COURT NO.
APPELLATEJUDGE
JUDGMENT
NATUREOF
APPEAL
ACTION
Nashville
Aubrey C. Baker v. State of Tennessee, etal.M2012-00831-SC-R11-CV
Davidson County ChanceryCourtChancellor Russell T.PerkinsNo. 092383IV
Per CuriamPetition forWrit ofCertiorariDenied
Rule 11 Denied - Application of Aubrey C. Baker(Motion to proceed in forma pauperis isgranted)
(Order filed - 8-16-12)
Page 3 of 25
Kelly Ann Bass, et al. v. Franklin CountyElection Commission, et al.M2012-01268-SC-210-CV
Franklin County CircuitCourtJudge J. Curtis SmithNo. 2012CV18731
Per CuriamRule 10Denied
Rule 10 Denied - Application of City of Decherd,Mayor Betty Don Henshaw, and Board ofAlderman of the City of Decherd
(Order filed -8-15-12)
Brian Dewayne Brewington v. State ofTennesseeM2011-00752-SC-R11-PC
Sumner County CriminalCourtJudge Dee David GayNo. 1115-2009
Bivins, J.Affirmed
Rule 11 Denied - Application of Brian DewayneBrewington
(Order filed - 8-15-12)
James Alton Campbell v. State ofTennesseeM2011-00434-SC-R11-PC
Grundy County CircuitCourtJudge Thomas W. GrahamNo. 3972
Witt, J.Affirmed
Rule 11 Denied - Application of James AltonCampbell
(Order filed - 8-15-12)
Cardiac Anesthesia Services, PLLC v. JonJonesM2011-01715-SC-R11-CV
Putnam County CircuitCourtJudge Larry B .Stanley, Jr.No. 10J0294
Stafford, J.Affirmed
Rule 11 Denied - Application of CardiacAnesthesia Services, PLLC
(Order filed - 8-16-12)
Delta Development Corporation, et al. v.F. Fani Gulf International, et al. v.Fariborz Ferdowsi, et al.M2010-02437-SC-R11-CV
Davidson County ChanceryCourtChancellor Claudia C.BonnymanNo. 04-687-I
Highers, P.J,W.S.Affirmed
Rule 11 Denied - Application of Farokh Fani
(Order filed - 09-16-12)
Sherrie L. Durham v. Tennessee Dept. ofLabor and Workforce Development andby and through James Neeley in hisOfficial Capacity, et al.M2011-01515-SC-R11-CV
Davidson County ChanceryCourtChancellor Carol McCoyNo. 101139-IV
Clement, J.Affirmed
Rule 11 Denied - Application of Sherrie L.Durham
(Order filed - August 17, 2012)
Equity Mortgage Funding, Inc. ofTennessee, et al.M2011-01717-SC-R11-CV
Wilson County ChanceryCourtChancellor Charles K. SmithNo. 10C125
Bennett, J.Affirmed
Rule 11 Denied - Application of Equity MortgageFunding Inc. of Tennessee and Joseph M.Swanson
(Order filed - 8-15-12)
Page 4 of 25
Estate of Thomas R. Ralston v. Estate ofFred R. HobbsM2011-01037-SC-R11-CV
Rutherford County ChanceryCourtJudge David M. BraggNo. 060310CV
Clement, J.Affirmed
Rule 11 Denied - Application of Estate of Fred R.Hobbs
(Order filed - 8-15-12)
Kirk Alan Estes v. Kathy Jo EstesM2010-01243-SC-R11-CV
Williamson County CircuitCourtJudge Robbie T. BealNo. 06358
Cottrell, P.J,M.S..Affirmed inPart andReversed inPart
Rule 11 Denied - Application of Kathy Jo Estes(Kirk Alan Estes’ claim that theapplication for permission to appeal isfrivolous is denied)
(Order filed - 8-15-12)
In Re: Estate of Sue Bratton ThompsonM2011-00411-SC-R11-CV
Maury County ChanceryCourtChancellor Jim T. HamiltonNo. P64608
Kirby, J.Modified andRemanded
Rule 11 Denied - Application of Jerry C. Colley(William C. Koch, Jr., J., NotParticipating)
(Order filed - 8-15-12)
Sandi D. Jackson v. HCA Health Servicesof Tennessee, Inc. d/b/a CentennialMedical Center, et al.M2011-00582-SC-R11-CV
Davidson County CircuitCourtJudge Joseph P. Binkley, Jr.No. 10C-4697
Clement, Jr., J.Affirmed
Rule 11 Denied - Application of Sandi D. Jackson
(Order filed - 8-16-12)
Thomas L. Jefferson v. State of TennesseeM2011-01653-SCR11-CO
Davidson County CriminalCourtJudge Cheryl BlackburnNo. 2000-D-1954
Witt, J.Affirmed
Rule 11 Denied - Application of Timothy L.Jefferson
(Order filed - 8-16-12)
James E. Kenner v. State of TennesseeM2011-01131-SC-R11-CO
Davidson County CriminalCourtJudge J. Randall Wyatt, Jr.No. 94-B-694
Tipton, J.,Affirmed
Rule 11 Denied - Application of James E. Kenner
(Order filed 8-20-12)
Donna Leigh Pearson v. State ofTennesseeM2011-00216-SC-R11-PC
Davidson County CriminalCourtJudge Cheryl BlackburnNos. 2009-D-3042 and2009-D-3183
Wedemeyer, J.Affirmed
Rule 11 Denied - Application of Donna LeighPearson
(Order filed - 8-16-12)
Page 5 of 25
Julius Perkins v. State of TennesseeM2011-00522-SC-R11-PC
Davidson County CriminalCourtJudge J. Randall Wyatt, Jr.No. 2002-A-569
Witt, Jr., J.Affirmed
Rule 11 Denied - Application of Julius Perkins
(Order filed - 8-15-12)
Robes P. Jean Philippe a/k/a JohnnyRalone, et al. v. Jhuliana Lopez, et al.M2012-00478-SC-R11-CV
Davidson County CircuitCourtJudge Barbara N. HaynesNo. 07C248
Per CuriamDismissed
Rule 11 Denied - Application of Robes P. JeanPhilippe a/k/a Johnny Ralone and JulyVaudreuil
(Order filed - 8-15-12)
Lawrence David Ralph, Jr. v. State ofTennesseeM2011-01522-SC-R11-PC
Warren County Circuit CourtJudge Larry B. Stanley, Jr.Nos. 13159PC, 13156PC,13157PC, 13160PC,13161PC
Wedemeyer, J.Affirmed
Rule 11 Denied - Application of Lawrence DavidRalph, Jr.
(Order filed - 8-15-12)
Regions Bank v. Bric Constructors, LLCd/ba/ Bric Contractors, LLC et al.M2010-01898-SC-R11-CV
Williamson CountyChancery CourtJudge Robbie T. BealNo. 35614
Kirby, J.,Affirmed inPart, Reversedin Part,Remanded
Rule 11 Denied - application of Bric constructors,LLC d/b/a Bric Contractors, LLC andPatricia McIntosh;Granted - Motion to substitute HolrobInvestments, LLC as appellee
(Order filed 8-20-12)
State of Tennessee v. Ricardo DavidsonM2010-02002-SC-R11-CD
Maury County Circuit CourtJudge Jim T. HamiltonNo. 09-18969
Wedemeyer, J.Affirmed(Motion tohold inabeyance -Denied)
Rule 11 Denied - Application of RicardoDavidson
(Order filed - 8-16-12)
State of Tennessee v. Tiffany DavisM2010-01779-SC-R11-CD
Marshall County CircuitCourtJudge Robert G. CriglerNo. 09CR108
Bivins, J.Affirmed
Rule 11 Denied - Application of Tiffany Davis(Appellant’s motion to proceed in formapauperis is granted)
(Order filed - 8-15-12)
Page 6 of 25
State of Tennessee v. Leroy DowdyM2011-00939-SC-R11-CD
Stewart County CircuitCourtJudge Larry WallaceNo. 41989
Wedemeyer, J.Affirmed
Rule 11 Denied - Application of Leroy Dowdy
(Order filed - 8-16-12)
State of Tennessee v. Jose Garcia a/k/aHilberto Alejandro Rentira LermaM2010-01661-SC-R11-CD
Montgomery County CircuitCourtJudge Michael R. JonesNo. 40800308
Wedemeyer, J.Affirmed
Rule 11 Denied - Application of Jose Garcia
(Order filed - 8-16-12)
State of Tennessee v. Jimmy HeardM2010-01030-SC-R11-CD
Rutherford County CircuitCourtJudge Don R. AshNo. F-58542A
Harris, Sr. J.Affirmed
Rule 11 Denied - Application of Jimmy Heard
(Order filed - 8-15-12)
State of Tennessee v. Francisco LirianoM2011-01129-SC-R11-CD
Davidson County CriminalCourtJudge Mark J. FishburnNo. 2009-D-3566
McMullen, J.Affirmed
Rule 11 Denied - Application of Francisco Liriano
(Order filed -8-15-12)
State of Tennessee v. Jeffrey MartinM2009-01673-SC-R11-CD
Maury County Circuit CourtJudge Jim T. HamiltonNo. 16816
Williams, J.Affirmed
Rule 11 Denied - Application of Jeffrey Martin
(Order filed - 8-15-12)
State of Tennessee v. William A. OsborneM2010-02412-SC-R11-CD
Sumner County CriminalCourtJudge Dee David GrayNo. 73-2010
Wedemeyer, J.Affirmed
Rule 11 Denied - Application of William A.Osborne
(Order filed - 8-17-12)
State of Tennessee v. Anthony EugenePooleM2010-01179-SC-R11-CD
Davidson County CriminalCourtJudge Cheryl BlackburnNo. 2008-D-4206
Woodall, J.Affirmed
Rule 11 Denied - Application of Anthony EugenePoole
(Order filed - 8-16-12)
State of Tennessee v. Brandon LloydRussellM2010-01386-SC-R11-CD
Davidson County CriminalCourtJudge Mark J. FishburnNo. 4012
McMullen, J.Affirmed
Rule 11 Denied - Application of Brandon LloydRussell
(Order filed - 8-16-12)
Page 7 of 25
In Re: Unborn Child of Petitioner andRespondentM2012-00971-SC-S09-JV
Rutherford County JuvenileCourtJudge Donna ScottDavenportNo. 8931C
Per Curiam,Rule 9 Denied
Rule 9 Denied - Application of Mother
(Order filed 8-20-12)
State of Tennessee v. Cordell RemontVaughnM2011-00067-SC-R11-CD
Perry County Circuit CourtJudge James G. Martin IIINo. 2006CR932
Williams, J.Reversed
Rule 11 Denied - Application of Cordell RemontVaughn
(Order filed - 8-16-12)
State of Tennessee v. Keesha P.WashingtonM2011-00227-SC-R11-CD
Williamson County CircuitCourtJudge Timothy L. EasterNo. II-CR102198
Tipton, P.J.,Affirmed
Rule 11 Denied - Application of Keesha P.Washington
(Order filed 8-20-12)
State of Tennessee v. Larry Wayne WebbM2010-02547-SC-R11-CD
Davidson County CriminalCourtJudge J. Randall Wyatt, Jr.No. 2009-A-938
Wedemeyer, J.Affirmed
Rule 11 Denied - Application of Larry WayneWebb
(Order filed - 8-15-12)
Bobby D. Wall v. Selma CurtisM2011-01285-SC-R11-CV
Montgomery CountyChancery CourtChancellor Laurence C.McMillan, Jr.No. MCCHCVCD084
Cottrell, P.J.,M.S.Affirmed
Rule 11 Denied - Application of Selma Curtis
(Order filed - 8-17-12)
Stephen Michael West, et al. v. DerrickSchofield, in his official capacity, et al.M2011-00791-SC-R11-CV
Davidson County ChanceryCourtChancellor Claudia C.BonnymanNo. 10-1675-I
Farmer, J.Affirmed andRemanded
Rule 11 Denied - Application of Stephen MichaelWest(Granted - Motion of Billy Ray Irick toproceed on appeal jointly with StephenMichael West. Granted - Motion ofStephen M. Kisinger to appear pro hacvice)
Knoxville
Page 8 of 25
Amber Brazilian Expert Resources, Inc. v.Crown Laboratories, Inc., et al.E2011-01616-SC-R11-CV
Washington CountyChancery CourtChancellor G. RichardJohnsonNo. 40047
Susano, J.Affirmed inPart; Vacatedin Part
Rule 11 Denied - Application of CrownLaboratories, Inc. and Jeffrey A. Bedard
(Order filed - 8-15-12)
Shannon Wayne Brown v. Lisa DeniseBrown (Church)E2011-00421-SC-R11-CV
Cumberland County ProbateCourtJudge Larry WarnerNo. 08PF298
McClarty, J.Affirmed
Rule 11 Denied - Application of Lisa DeniseBrown (Church)
(Order filed - 8-15-12)
Dennis Burnett v. State of TennesseeE2011-00406-SC-R11-PC
Monroe County CircuitCourtJudge Carroll L. RossNo. 10143
McMullen, J.Affirmed
Rule 11 Denied - Application of Dennis Burnett
(Order filed - 8-15-12)
Milton Lee Cooper v. Howard Carlton,WardenE2011-00783-SC-R11-HC
Johnson County CircuitCourtJudge Robert E. CuppNo. 5446
Page, J.,Affirmed
Rule 11 Denied - Application of Milton LeeCooper
(Order filed 8-20-12)
Erlanger Medical Center v. AngelaStrong, et al.E2011-01376-SC-R11-CV
Hamilton County CircuitCourtJudge Ward JeffreyHollingsworthNo. 10C1499
Swiney, J.Reversed
Rule 11 Denied - Application of Erlanger MedicalCenter
(Order filed - 8-15-12)
Connie Hughes v. State of TennesseeE2011-01118-SC-R11-PC
Carter County Circuit CourtJudge Robert E. CuppNo. S19440
Wedemeyer, J.Affirmed
Rule 11 Denied - Application of Connie Hughes
(Order filed - 8-15-12)
The Estate of Noel C. Hunt III, H. WayneGrant, Executor v. Trisha L. Jolley HuntE2011-01563-SC-R11-CV
Hamilton County ChanceryCourtJudge Jeffrey M. AthertonNo. 10-0718, Part II
Stafford, J.,Reversed andRemanded
Rule 11 Denied - Application of Trisha L. JolleyHunt
(Order filed 8-20-12)
Page 9 of 25
In Re: Janessa R.K.B.E. et al.E2011-01254-SC-R11-JV
Knox County Circuit CourtJudge Wheeler RosenbalmNo. 3-58-11
Franks, P.J.,Affirmed
Rule 11 Denied - Application of Appellant/Intervenor
(Order filed 8-20-12)
In Re: Ayden M.E2010-01884-SC-R11-JV
Blount County JuvenileCourtJudge William Terry DentonNo. 20041
Swiney, J.Reversed
Rule 11 Denied - Application of Jon KyleMcMillan
(Order filed - 8-16-12)
Christopher Johnson v. State of TennesseeE2011-00562-SC-R11-PC
Bradley County CriminalCourtJudge Carroll L. RossNo. 10712
Thomas, J.Affirmed
Rule 11 Denied - Application of ChristopherJohnson
(Order filed - 8-15-12)
John P. Konvalinka, Trustee v. AmericanInternational Group, Inc.E2011-00896-SC-R11-CV
Bradley County ChanceryCourtChancellor Jerri BryantNo. 2010CV13
Kirby, J.Dismissed
Rule 11 Denied - Application of John P.Konvalinka
(Order filed - 8-15-12)
Asata D. Lowe v. James FortnerE2011-00048-SC-R11-HC
Blount County Circuit CourtJudge David R. DugganNo. C-18295
McMullen, J.Affirmed
Rule 11 Denied - Application of Asata Lowe
(Order filed - 8-16-12)
E. Jay Mounger, et al. v. Charles D.Mounger, Jr.E2010-02168-SC-R11-CV
Roane County Circuit CourtJudge Russell E. SimmonsNo. 14402
Susano, J.Affirmed andRemanded
Rule 11 Denied - Application of Charles D.Mounger, Jr.
(Order filed - 8-16-12)
Jeffery Ratliff a/k/a Jeffery Absher v.State of TennesseeE2011-00133-SC-R11-PC
Sullivan County CircuitCourtJudge Robert MontgomeryNo. C56651
Williams, J.Affirmed
Rule 11 Denied - Application of Jeffery Ratliff,a/k/a Jeffery Absher
(Order filed - 8-15-12)
Bruce Rishton v. State of TennesseeE2010-02050-SC-R11-PC
Sullivan County CircuitCourtJudge Robert MontgomeryNo. C53320
Glenn, J.Affirmed
Rule 11 Denied - Application of Bruce Rishton
(Order filed - 8-15-12)
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Roy Allen Scott v. David Osborne,WardenNo. E2011-02021-SC-R11-HC
Morgan County CircuitCourtJudge E. Eugene EblenNo. 2011-CR-45
Page, J.Affirmed
Rule 11 Denied - Application of Roy Allen Scott
(Order filed - 8-17-12)
Wilma J. Solock v. David A. SmarshE2011-01767-SC-R11-CV
Morgan County ChanceryCourtChancellor Frank V.Williams IIINo. 0922
Franks, P.J.Affirmed
Rule 11 Denied - Application of David A. Smarsh
(Order filed - 8-15-12)
State of Tennessee v. Lisa Faye AllisonE2011-02057-SC-R11-CD
Monroe County CircuitCourtJudge Carroll L. RossNo. 10290
Wedemeyer, J.Affirmed
Rule 11 Denied - Application of Lisa Faye Allison
(Order filed - 8-15-12)
State of Tennessee v. Anita KayBroughtonE2007-02533-SC-R11-CD
Claiborne County CriminalCourtJudge E. Shayne SextonNo. 12937
Wedemeyer, J.Affirmed
Rule 11 Denied - Application of Anita KayBroughton
(Order filed - 8-17-12)
State of Tennessee v. Rocky Joe HoustonE2011-01855-SC-R10-CD
Roane County CriminalCourtJudge Jon Kerry BlackwoodNo. 13226
Thomas, Jr., J.State’s Motionfor Ext.Granted
Rule 10 Denied - Application of Rocky JoeHouston(Houston’s motion to recuse is denied asmoot) (Clark, C.J., Not Participating)
(Order filed - 8-16-12)
State of Tennessee v. Jerome JohnsonE2010-02659-SC-R11-CD
Rhea and Maury CountiesCircuit CourtsJudge Thomas V. GrahamJudge Robert L. JonesNos. 19685, 17335, 17336,17337, 17338
Glenn, J.Affirmed
Rule 11 Denied - Application of Jerome Johnson
(Order filed - 8-15-12)
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State of Tennessee v. Jerry PhillipsE2011-00674-SC-R11-CD
Campbell County CircuitCourtJudge Shayne SextonNo. 14171
Bivins, J.Affirmed
Rule 11 Denied - Application of Jerry Phillips
(Order filed - 8-15-12)
State of Tennessee v. Clayton Neal Pike,Jr.E2010-01463-SC-R11-CE
Polk County Circuit CourtJudge Amy F. ReedyNo.08132
Ogle, J.Affirmed
Rule 11 Denied - Application of Clayton NealPike, Jr.
(Order filed - 8-15-12)
State of Tennessee v. Tray TurnerE2010-02540-SC-R11-CD
Knox County CriminalCourtJudge Bob R. McGeeNo. 92395
Thomas, Jr, J.Affirmed
Rule 11 Denied - Application of Tray Turner
(Order filed - 8-16-12)
State of Tennessee v. Jeremy CurtisWorkmanE2010-02278-SC-R11-CD
Greene County Circuit CourtJudge John F. Dugger, Jr.No. 09CR111
Wedemeyer, J.Affirmed
Rule 11 Denied - Application of Jeremy CurtisWorkman(The opinion of the Court of CriminalAppeals is designated “Not For Citation”in accordance with Tennessee SupremeCourt Rule 4(E))
(Order filed - 8-16-12)
Laraiel Winton v. State of TennesseeE2011-00762-SC-R11-PC
Knox County CriminalCourtJudge Bob R. McGeeNo. 78126
Witt, Jr., J.Affirmed
Rule 11 Denied - Application of Laraiel Winton
(Order filed - 8-16-12)
Jackson
Page 12 of 25
Abbington Center, LLC v. Town ofColliervilleW2011-00722-SC-R11-CV
Shelby County ChanceryCourtChancellor Arnold GoldinNo. CH-09-0024-II and CH-10-1782-III
Highers, P.J.,W.S.Reversed
Rule 11 Denied - Application of AbbingtonCenter, LLC
(Order filed - 8-16-12)
Johnny Wayne Beard v. State ofTennesseeW2011-00800-SC-R11-PC
Tipton County Circuit CourtJudge Joseph H. WalkerNo. 6200
Glenn, J.Affirmed
Rule 11 Denied - Application of Johnny WayneBeard
(Order filed - 8-15-12)
Bourland, Heflin, Alvarez, Minor &Matthews, PLC v. Rodney Heaton, et al.W2011-01693-SC-R11-CV
Shelby County ChanceryCourtChancellor Arnold GoldinNo. CH-09-0514-2
Highers, J.Reversed andRemanded
Rule 11 Denied - Application of Loeb Properties
(Order filed - 8-15-12)
Anthony D. Byers v. State of TennesseeW2011-00473-SC-R11-PC
Shelby County CriminalCourtJudge James M. Lammey, Jr.No. 08-07888
Glenn, J.Affirmed inPart; Reversedin Part
Rule 11 Denied - Application of Anthony D.Byers
(Order filed - 8-15-12)
James Coleman v. Lauderdale County,Tennessee, et al.W2011-00602-SC-R11-CV
Lauderdale County CircuitCourtJudge Joseph WalkerNo. 6311
Kirby, J.Affirmed
Rule 11 Denied - Application of James Coleman
(Order filed - 8-15-12)
Ricky Terrell Cox v. State of TennesseeW2010-02460-SC-R11-PC
Lauderdale County CircuitCourtJudge Joseph H. Walker IIINo. 8003B
Glenn, J.Affirmed
Rule 11 Denied - Application of Ricky TerrellCox
(Order filed - 8-17-12)
Eagles Landing Development, LLC v.Eagles Landing Apartments, LP, et al.W2011-00689-SC-R11-CV
Shelby County ChanceryCourtChancellor Walter L. EvansNo. CH-09-0997
Stafford,J.Reversed inPart andRemanded
Rule 11 Denied - Application of Eagles LandingApartments, LP
(Order filed - 8-16-12)
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Leon Goins v. State of TennesseeW2011-00668-SC-R11-PC
Dyer County Circuit CourtJudge Lee MooreNo. 08-CR-234
Witt, Jr., J.Affirmed
Rule 11 Denied - Application of Leon Goins
(Order filed - 8-16-12)
Rene S. Guevara v. State of TennesseeW2011-00207-SC-R11-PC
Shelby County CriminalCourtJudge John FowlkesNo. 94-05661
Woodall, J.Affirmed
Rule 11 Denied - Application of Rene S. Guevara
(Order filed - 8-16-12)
Larry Holmes v. State of TennesseeW2010-02672-SC-R11-PC
Shelby County CriminalCourtJudge Paula K. SkahanNo. 03-02148
Tipton, P.J.Affirmed
Rule 11 Denied - Application of Larry Holmes
(Order filed - 8-16-12)
John Howard v. State of TennesseeW2011-01788-SC-R11-PC
Shelby County CriminalCourtJudge Paula SkahanNo. 03-05005
Witt, Jr., J.Affirmed
Rule 11 Denied - Application of John Howard
(Order filed - 8-16-12)
Karen Johnson v. Beverly Nunis andFarmers Insurance ExchangeW2011-01493-SC-R11-CV
Shelby County Circuit CourtJudge Gina HigginsNo. CT-004080-08
Kirby, J.Affirmed inPart; Reversedin Part
Rule 11 Denied - Application of FarmersInsurance Exchange
(Order filed - 8-15-12)
Michelle Lambert v. State of TennesseeW2010-00845-SC-R11-HC
Shelby County CriminalCourtJudge John FowlkesNo. P-34560
Glenn, J.Reversed
Rule 11 Denied - Application of MichelleLambert
(Order filed - 8-15-12)
Johnny Peterson v. State of TennesseeW2011-00367-SC-R11-PC
Shelby County CriminalCourtJudge James C. Beasley, Jr.No. 06-06768
Glenn, J.Affirmed
Rule 11 Denied - Application of Johnny Peterson
(Order filed - 8-16-12)
Bobby J. Spears v. Wendy WeatherallW2011-00690-SC-R11-CV
Shelby County ChanceryCourtChancellor Walter L. EvansNo. CH-10-2150
Farmer, J.Affirmed andRemanded
Rule 11 Denied - Application of Bobby J. Spears
(Order filed - 8-15-12)
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State of Tennessee v. Dwayne AndersonW2012-01001-SC-S10-CD
Shelby County CriminalCourtJudge John T. Fowlkes, Jr.Nos. 1100111 and 1100640
Page, J.ApplicationDenied
Rule 10 Denied - Application of DwayneAnderson
(Order filed - 8-16-12)
State of Tennessee v. Anthony BrownW2010-01764-SC-R11-CD
Shelby County CriminalCourtJudge Lee V. CoffeeNo. 09-02478
McMullen, J.Affirmed
Rule 11 Denied - Application of Anthony Brown
(Order filed - 8-16-12)
State of Tennessee v. Robert KennethDeboseW2011-01422-SC-R11-CD
Hardin County Circuit CourtJudge C. Creed McGinleyNo. 8743
Williams, J.Affirmed
Rule 11 Denied - Application of Robert KennethDubose
(Order filed - 8-15-12)
State of Tennessee v. Keith RichardGibsonW2010-02367-SC-R11-CD
Obion County Circuit CourtJudge William B. AcreeNo. CC-10-CR-21
McMullen, J.Affirmed
Rule 11 Denied - Application of Keith RichardGibson
(Order filed - 8-15-12)
State of Tennessee v. Augusta GrayW2012-00835-SC-S10-CD
Shelby County CriminalCourtTrial Judge UnknownNo. 097991
Williams, J.McMullen, J.Page, J.Rule 10Denied
Rule 10 Denied - Application of Augusta Gray
(Order filed - 8-16-12)
State of Tennessee v. Chancy JonesW2010-02424-SC-R11-CD
Shelby County CriminalCourtJudge W. Mark WardNo. 09-02131
Bivins, J.Affirmed
Rule 11 Denied - Application of Chancy Jones
(Order filed - 8-16-12)
State of Tennessee v. Joseph L. LandsW2011-00386-SC-R11-CD
McNairy County CircuitCourtJudge Weber McCrawNo. 2726
Woodall, J.AppealDismissed
Rule 11 Denied - Application of Joseph L. Lands
(Order filed - 8-15-12)
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State of Tennessee v. Marcus DeangeloLeeW2012-00589-SC-R11-CD
Shelby County CriminalCourtJudgeNos. 9504179 and 9511561-62
Glenn, J.Motion to FileLate NoticeDenied
Rule 11 Denied - Application of Marcus DeangeloLee
(Order filed - 8-16-12)
State of Tennessee v. Kevin MillenW2011-01662-SC-R11-CD
Shelby County CriminalCourtJudge Lee CoffeeNo. 1006996
Per CuriamDismissed
Rule 11 Denied - Application of Kevin Millen
(Order filed - 8-15-12)
State of Tennessee v. Vernon MotleyW2010-01989-SC-R11-CD
Shelby County CriminalCourtJudge Lee V. CoffeeNo. 09-06801
Glenn, J.Affirmed
Rule 11 Denied - Application of Vernon Motley
(Order filed - 8-16-12)
State of Tennessee v. Cornelius PhillipsW2011-00652-SC-R11-CD
Lauderdale County CircuitCourtJudge J. Weber McCrawNo. 8905, 8906
Glenn, J.Affirmed
Rule 11 Denied - Application of CorneliusPhillips
(Order filed - 8-16-12)
State of Tennessee v. Justin DewayneRogersW2009-00982-SC-R11-CD
Tipton County Circuit CourtJudge Joseph H. Walker IIINo. 6159
Williams, J.Affirmed
Rule 11 Denied - Justin Dewayne Rogers
(Order filed - 8-16-12)
State of Tennessee v. Eric SimsW2011-00678-SC-R11-CD
Shelby County CriminalCourtJudge W. Otis HiggsNo. 0806973
Bivins, J.Affirmed
Rule 11 Denied - Application of Eric Sims(Motion to supplement application forpermission to appeal with argument onthe standard of review is granted)
(Order filed - 8-15-12)
State of Tennessee v. Dearick StokesW2010-02622-SC-R11-CD
Shelby County CriminalCourtJudge James M. Lammey, Jr.No. 09-01312
Glenn, J.Affirmed
Rule 11 Denied - Application of Dearick Stokes
(Order filed - 8-15-12)
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State of Tennessee v. Antonio WicksW2011-00964-SC-R11-CD
Shelby County CriminalCourtJudge James M. Lammey, Jr.No. 10-01779
Witt, Jr., J.Affirmed
Rule 11 Denied - Application of Antonio Wicks
(Order filed - 8-16-12)
Steven Ray Thacker v. State of TennesseeW2010-01637-SC-R11-PD
Dyer County Circuit CourtJudge Allen WallaceNo. C00-54
Wedemeyer, J.Affirmed
Rule 11 Denied - Application of Steven RayThacker
(Order filed - 8-16-12
Carolyn Wells v. Illinois Central RailroadCompanyW2010-01223-SC-R11-CV
Shelby County Circuit CourtJudge John R. McCarroll, Jr.No. CT-000738-05
Kirby, J.Affirmed inPart; Reversedin Part
Rule 11 Denied - Application of Illinois CentralRailroad Company
(Order filed - 8-16-12)
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IN THE SUPREME COURT OF TENNESSEEAT NASHVILLE
STATE OF TENNESSEE v. WILLIAM DARELLE SMITH
Criminal Court for Davidson County
No. 2007-C-2675
No. M2010-01384-SC-R11-CD - Filed: August 15, 2012
ORDER
Upon consideration of the application for permission to appeal of William Darelle Smith and the record
before us, the application is granted. Pursuant to Tennessee Rule of Appellate Procedure 24(e), William
Darelle Smith shall supplement the record on appeal with a transcript of the trial court’s opening instructions
to the jury. The supplemental record shall be filed no later than September 14, 2012.
The Clerk is directed to place this matter on the docket for oral argument upon the completion of
briefing.
PER CURIAM
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IN THE SUPREME COURT OF TENNESSEEAT KNOXVILLE
CRISTY IRENE FAIR v. STEPHEN LYNN COCHRAN
Circuit Court for Knox County
No. 1-624-09
No. E2011-00831-SC-R11-CV - Filed: August 16, 2012
ORDER
Upon consideration of the Tenn. R. App. P. 11 application for permission to appeal filed on behalf of
Cristy Irene Fair, and the record before us, the application is granted.
The Clerk is directed to place this matter on the docket for oral argument upon the completion of
briefing.
PER CURIAM
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IN THE SUPREME COURT OF TENNESSEEAT KNOXVILLE
JIM HAMMOND, SHERIFF OF HAMILTON COUNTY ET AL. v. CHRIS HARVEY ET AL.
Chancery Court for Hamilton County
No. 110215
No. E2011-01700-SC-R11-CV - Filed: August 15, 2012
ORDER
Upon consideration of the application for permission to appeal of Jim Hammond, Sheriff of
Hamilton County, and Hamilton County, Tennessee, and the record before us, the application is granted.
The appellant shall within thirty days supplement the record with a copy of the “Manual of Civil Service
Rules and Procedures for the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office.” In the preparation of briefs, the parties
should give consideration to Personnel Policy 1124 of the Grievance Procedure which provides, in part, as
follows: “Any employee who feels he/she has received unfair treatment in reference to pay . . . or any other
matter may file a grievance with management using the procedure outlined below.” (Emphasis added).
The Clerk is directed to place this matter on the docket for oral argument upon the completion of
briefing.
PER CURIAM
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IN THE SUPREME COURT OF TENNESSEEAT KNOXVILLE
VELDA J. SHORE v. MAPLE LANE FARMS, LLC, ET AL.
Chancery Court for Blount County
No. 08021
No. E2011-00158-SC-R11-CV - Filed: August 16. 2012
ORDER
Upon consideration of the application for permission to appeal of Velda J. Shore and the record before
us, the application is granted.
The Clerk is directed to place this matter on the docket for oral argument upon the completion of
briefing.
PER CURIAM
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IN THE SUPREME COURT OF TENNESSEEAT JACKSON
AUNDREY MEALS ET AL v. FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Circuit Court for Shelby County
No. CT-000254-03
No. W2010-01493-SC-R11-CV - Filed: August 15, 2012
ORDER
Upon consideration of the application for permission to appeal of Aundrey Meals et al, and the
record before us, the application is granted.
The Clerk is directed to place this matter on the docket for oral argument upon the completion of
briefing.
PER CURIAM
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IN THE SUPREME COURT OF TENNESSEEAT JACKSON
STATE OF TENNESSEE v. COURTNEY BISHOP
Criminal Court for Shelby County
No. 08-07886
No. W2010-01207-SC-R11-CD - Filed: August 15, 2012
ORDER
Upon consideration of the application for permission to appeal of the State of Tennessee and the
record before us, the application is granted. In accordance with Tennessee Rule of Appellate Procedure
24(e), the trial court clerk is ordered to supplement the appellate record with the exhibits introduced at the
suppression hearing held on October 9, 2009. The supplemental record shall be filed no later than August
31, 2012. The Appellate Court Clerk is directed to place this matter on the docket for oral argument upon
the completion of briefing.
In addition to the issues raised in the State’s application, the Court is particularly interested in
briefing and oral argument of the following questions:
1. Whether the corpus delicti rule should be abrogated in light of modern criminal procedure
protections. See, e.g. State v. Mauchley, 67 P.3d 477, 485-87 (Utah 2003) (discussing
modern criminal procedure protections and the necessity of the rule).
2. Assuming the corpus delicti rule is retained, should the sufficiency of the corroborating
evidence be evaluated by 1) the trustworthiness standard, requiring corroboration of the
confession, see Mauchley, 67 P.3d at 488; 2) the traditional standard, requiring slight
evidence, independent of the confession, of the corpus delicti; or 3) both? See Thomas A.
Mullen, Rule Without Reason: Requiring Independent Proof of the Corpus Delicti as a
Condition of Admitting an Extrajudicial Confession, 27 U.S.F. L. Rev. 385, 413 & n. 131
(1993) (collecting cases).
3. Assuming the corpus delicti rule is retained, does it apply to in-court statements, or is it
limited to extrajudicial statements? See Mullen, Rule Without Reason, 27 U.S.F. L. Rev. at
408 (noting that the corpus delicti rule does not apply to infrajudicial statements).
PER CURIAM
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