Dupuis v. Hand

OPINION

ANDERSON, Justice.

This alienation of affections case raises two issues for resolution. The first is whether a trial judge designated by the Chief Justice is the only trial judge with the power to render a judgment. The second is whether the common-law tort of alienation of affections has been or should be abolished in this case.

We have determined that the trial judge in this case had the authority under Tennessee statutes to hear and determine this case, even though he was not the designee of the Chief Justice. Accordingly, we reverse the decision of the Court of Appeals which…