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Enforcing Mechanics and Materialmen’s Liens In Tennessee

To say that Tennessee law which governs the rights of contractors and subcontractors to place liens on property is complex and full of potential pitfalls is an understatement. If you are owed money for work or materials, you should consult with a qualified, experienced construction lien attorney as soon as…

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Tennessee Supreme Court Holds Statute Of Frauds Applies To Settlement Agreement

In a recent opinion in a real estate litigation case which originated in Murfreesboro, the Supreme Court of Tennessee examined the Tennessee statute of frauds and made two significant rulings about its application. The case involved a settlement agreement which was made after a breach of contract suit had been…

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Recent Will Contest And Undue Influence Case Involving Caretakers: Tennessee Court of Appeals Holds No Claim Because No Confidential Relationship

In what might be described as a “battle of the caretakers” undue influence and will contest case, the Tennessee Court of Appeals decided in favor of the proponents (and beneficiaries) of the will, and against the relatives who claimed that the will was the result of undue influence. What makes…

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Supreme Court Of Tennessee Issues Opinion In Case Involving Mistake Of Insurance Agent

In a case decided by a 3-2 vote which involved coverage under a commercial liability insurance policy issued by Allstate, the Supreme Court of Tennessee held in favor of an insured finding that the insurance company was responsible for a mistake by one of its agents in Tennessee. The case…

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Recent Nashville Case Discusses Call Option And Stock Appraisal

In a recent decision of the Tennessee Court of Appeals in a breach of shareholders agreement lawsuit appealed from the Chancery Court of Davidson County, Tennessee, the appeals court decided that the Davidson County trial court should not have dismissed the shareholder’s claim that the call option provisions of the…

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Re-Entry and Re-Possession By Landlords Under Commercial Leases: Have Court Approval

In situations in which a tenant under a commercial lease is in default, landlords tempted to lock the tenant out or to repossess the property should proceed with due respect for a Tennessee statute that has been around since 1821. That statute is known as the “forcible entry and detainer”…

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