Court of Appeals Clarifies Procedure for Petitions to Modify Custody
In Tennessee, an order is generally “final” thirty days after it has been entered. Where child custody matters are concerned, however, the trial courts retain “exclusive and continuing jurisdiction.” This has often resulted in confusion with...
“Final” Doesn’t Mean Last When It Comes to Court Orders
In Tennessee, a “final order” is not necessarily the last order that a court enters at the trial level, and that’s an important point to know when considering whether a litigant has a right to appeal. Generally in Tennessee, parties in civil trial...
New Rule Brings Electronic Filing to Tennessee Appellate Process
The long-awaited electronic filing process for Tennessee’s state appellate courts has inched one step closer to reality. A transitional rule from the Tennessee Supreme Court which went into effect July 9, 2018 establishes a voluntary filing process until the...
Court of Appeals Addresses Nonsuits in Healthcare Liability Actions (Again—-and Again!)
This fall, two opinions, issued two days apart and from different sections of the Tennessee Court of Appeals, have explored the same essential question: should a plaintiff in a health care liability action be permitted to voluntarily dismiss his lawsuit without...
