Legal Opinion

Stidham v. Fickle Heirs

Tennessee Supreme Court

Decided December 13, 1982PublishedCited by 24 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

OPINION

DROWOTA, Justice.

At the time this case was tried, T.C.A. § 27-305 was the applicable statute dealing with interlocutory orders and the entry of final judgment when multiple claims and parties are involved. The primary issue on appeal is whether a decree was final or interlocutory. The Plaintiffs contend the decree in question was final and not subject to revision. The Defendants contend the decree was interlocutory, and thus could be revised. The trial court held that the decree was not a final decree and was therefore subject to reconsideration. The Court of Appeals reversed and held…

2Cases cited6 opinions

  1. Branch v. BranchCourt of Appeals of Tennessee · 1952
  2. Waddell v. DavisCourt of Appeals of Tennessee · 1978
  3. Frame v. Marlin Firearms Company, Inc.Tennessee Supreme Court · 1974
  4. Blue Cross-Blue Shield of Tennessee v. EddinsTennessee Supreme Court · 1974
  5. Loyd v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co.Tennessee Supreme Court · 1975

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3Cited by24 opinions

  1. In Re Estate of HendersonTennessee Supreme Court · 2003
  2. Creech v. AddingtonTennessee Supreme Court · 2009
  3. Harris v. ChernTennessee Supreme Court · 2000
  4. Fox v. FoxTennessee Supreme Court · 1983
  5. Parker v. Vanderbilt UniversityCourt of Appeals of Tennessee · 1988

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