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Page 1 of 22 SUPREME COURT OF TENNESSEE SUPREME COURT DISCRETIONARY APPEALS Grants & Denials List Monday, October 27, 2008 GRANTS STYLE/APPEAL NUMBER COUNTY TRIAL JUDGE TRIAL COURT NO. APPELLATE JUDGE JUDGMENT NATURE OF APPEAL ACTION Nashville Kamarjah Gordon, Deceased, et al v. Greenview Hospital, Inc., d/b/a Greenview Regional Hospital, et al M2007-00633-SC-R11-CV Davidson County Circuit Court Judge Barbara N. Haynes No. 06C778 Clement, J., Affirmed and Remanded Rule 11 Granted - Application of Tosha Gordon. (Order attached) Milburn Lafayette Hogue and Melanie Starr Hogue, Debtors; Henry E. Hildebrand, III, Trustee v. Milburn Lafayette Hogue and Melanie Starr Hogue M2008-01700-SC-R23-CQ United States District Court - Middle District of Tennessee Judge Marian F. Harrison No. 08-02558-GP1-13 Rule 23 Certified Question of Law Granted - Whether T.C.A. § 26-2- 301(f)(2007) together with the rest of T.C.A.§ 26-2-301: (1) grants enhanced homestead exemption of $50,000 to husband & wife debtors with dependent minor children and filing joint bankruptcy; (2) grants a single enhanced homestead exemption of $25,000 to these joint debtors; (3) grants an enhanced $25,000 homestead exemption only to non-married individuals with dependent minor children. (Order filed 10-22-2008; attached)

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SUPREME COURT OF TENNESSEESUPREME COURT DISCRETIONARY APPEALS

Grants & Denials List

Monday, October 27, 2008

GRANTS

STYLE/APPEAL NUMBER COUNTYTRIAL JUDGE

TRIAL COURT NO.

APPELLATEJUDGE

JUDGMENT

NATUREOF

APPEAL

ACTION

Nashville

Kamarjah Gordon, Deceased, et al v.Greenview Hospital, Inc., d/b/aGreenview Regional Hospital, et alM2007-00633-SC-R11-CV

Davidson County CircuitCourtJudge Barbara N. HaynesNo. 06C778

Clement, J.,Affirmed andRemanded

Rule 11 Granted - Application of Tosha Gordon.

(Order attached)

Milburn Lafayette Hogue and MelanieStarr Hogue, Debtors; Henry E.Hildebrand, III, Trustee v. MilburnLafayette Hogue and Melanie Starr HogueM2008-01700-SC-R23-CQ

United States District Court - Middle District of TennesseeJudge Marian F. HarrisonNo. 08-02558-GP1-13

Rule 23CertifiedQuestionof Law

Granted - Whether T.C.A. § 26-2-301(f)(2007) together with the rest ofT.C.A.§ 26-2-301: (1) grants enhancedhomestead exemption of $50,000 tohusband & wife debtors with dependentminor children and filing jointbankruptcy; (2) grants a single enhancedhomestead exemption of $25,000 to thesejoint debtors; (3) grants an enhanced$25,000 homestead exemption only tonon-married individuals with dependentminor children.

(Order filed 10-22-2008; attached)

Page 2 of 22

State of Tennessee v. Scott Houston NashM2007-00792-SC-R11-CD

Dickson County CircuitCourtJudge Robert E. BurchNo. CR7403

Welles, J.,Affirmed

Rule 11 Granted - Application of Scott HoustonNash

(Order attached)

Knoxville

Gwinn Fayne, et al v. Teresa Vincent, et alE2007-00642-SC-R11-CV

Bradley County ChanceryCourtJudge John B. HaglerNos. 98-267 & 98-050

Franks, J.,Affirmed

Rule 11 Granted - Application of Teresa Vincentand David Vincent

(Order attached)

Iris Kay Snodgrass v. Robert H.SnodgrassE2007-00576-SC-R11-CV

Loudon County GeneralSessions CourtJudge William H. RussellNo. 9446

Franks, J.,Affirmed inPart andReversed inPart

Rule 11 Granted - Application of Robert H.Snodgrass

(Order attached)

State of Tennessee v. Maron DontaBrownE2006-01038-SC-R11-CD

Bradley County CriminalCourtJudge R. Steven BebbNo. 02-009

Ogle, J.,Affirmed(Smith, J.,Dissenting)

Rule 11 Granted - Application of Maron Brown

(Order attached)

State of Tennessee v. Jerry Lee HanningE2006-02196-SC-R11-CD

Loudon County CircuitCourtJudge E. Eugene EblenNo. 10914

Tipton, J.,Affirmed

Rule 11 Granted - Application of Jerry LeeHanning

(Order attached)

Patricia B. Stewart v. Chalet VillageProperties, Inc., et alE2007-01499-SC-R11-CV

Sevier County Circuit CourtJudge Ben W. Hooper, IINo. 2006-0137-1

Lee, J.,Vacated andRemanded

Rule 11 Granted - Application of Chalet VillageProperties, Inc.(Order attached)

Page 3 of 22

Jackson

Lee Hayes v. Gibson County, TennesseeW2007-01849-SC-R11-CV

Gibson County ChanceryCourtJudge Roy B. MorganNo. 18296

Farmer, J.,Reversed andRemanded

Rule 11 Granted - Application of Lee Hayes.

(Order attached)

Melba B. Homra, et al v. Harold ElliottNelsonW2007-00001-SC-R11-CV

Haywood County ChanceryCourtJudge George r. EllisNo. 13054

Crawford, J.,Reversed andVacated(Williams, J., Dissenting)

Rule 11 Granted - Application of Harold ElliottNelson

(Order attached)

SUPREME COURT OF TENNESSEESUPREME COURT DISCRETIONARY APPEALS

Monday, October 27, 2008

DENIALS

STYLE/APPEAL NUMBER COUNTYTRIAL JUDGE

TRIAL COURT NO.

APPELLATEJUDGE

JUDGMENT

NATUREOF

APPEAL

ACTION

Nashville

BMC Enterprises, Inc., d/b/a BondMemorial Chapel v. City of Mt. Juliet,City of Mt. Juliet Board of ZoningAppeals, et alM2007-00795-SC-R11-CV

Wilson County ChanceryCourtChancellor C. K. SmithNo. 06307

Swiney, J.,Affirmed andRemanded

Rule 11 Denied - Application of City of Mt.Juliet, et al

Page 4 of 22

Wayne Boykin & Associates, et al v.Harry TinsleyM2006-02465-SC-R11-CV

Wilson County Circuit CourtJudge Clara ByrdNo. 13881

Bennett, J.,Affirmed

Rule 11 Denied - Application of Harry Tinsley

Doyle H. Brandt, et al v. David H.McCord, M.D., et alM2007-00312-SC-R11-CV

Davidson County CircuitCourtJudge Barbara HaynesNo. 03C3455

Clement, J.,Affirmed andRemanded

Rule 11 Denied - Application of Doyle H. Brandtand Martha Brandt

Rodney Campbell v. James FortnerM2007-01640-SC-R11-HC

Hickman County CircuitCourtJudge Timothy EasterNo. 07-5028-C

Thomas, J.,Affirmed

Rule 11 Denied - Application of RodneyCampbell

Willie Joe Frazier v. State of TennesseeM2006-02265-SC-R11-PC

Marshall County CircuitCourtJudge Robert CriglerNo. 17095

Witt, J.,Affirmed

Rule 11 Denied - Application of Willie JoeFrazier

Calvin Lewis Hill v. State of TennesseeM2007-00934-SC-R11-PC

Marshall County CircuitCourtJudge Robert CriglerNo. 17139

Woodall, J.,Affirmed

Rule 11 Denied - Application of Calvin LewisHill

Blake L. Kelley v. State of Tennessee,Department of Children’s Services, ChildProtective ServicesM2006-02631-SC-R11-CV

Davidson County ChanceryCourtChancellor Carol L. McCoyNo. 05-2452-II

Wedemeyer, J.Reversed

Rule 11 Denied - Application of Blake L. Kelley

Douglas Marshall Mathis v. State ofTennesseeM2006-02525-SC-R11-PC

Houston County CircuitCourtJudge Robert E. BurchNo. 4352

Smith, J.,Affirmed

Rule 11 Denied - Application of DouglasMarshall Mathis

Page 5 of 22

Danny Ray Meeks v. Tennessee Board ofProbation and ParoleM2007-00584-SC-R11-CV

Davidson County ChanceryCourtChancellor Richard H.DinkinsNo. 07-79-IV

Lee, J.,Affirmed

Rule 11 Denied - Application of Danny RayMeeks

(Lee, J., not participating)

Danny Ray Meeks v. TennesseeDepartment of CorrectionM2007-01116-SC-R11-CV

Hickman County ChanceryCourtJudge Timothy L. EasterNo. 06-393C

Clement, J.,Affirmed andRemanded

Rule 11 Denied - Application of Danny RayMeeks

Metropolitan Government of Nashvilleand Davidson County, Tennessee v.Gray’s Disposal Co., Inc.M2007-00073-SC-R11-CV

Davidson County ChanceryCourtChancellor Ellen H. LyleNo. 06-1111

Blackwood, J.,Affirmed

Rule 11 Denied - Application of MetropolitanGovernment of Nashville and DavidsonCounty, Tennessee

Packer’s Supply Co. v. Eric H. Weber, et alM2007-00257-SC-R11-CV

Rutherford County CircuitCourtJudge J. Mark RogersNo. 53121

Cottrell, J.,Reversed andRemanded

Rule 11 Denied - Application of Eric H. Weberand Robert S. Rini

Mike Settle v. Tennessee Department ofCorrectionM2007-01781-SC-R11-CV

Davidson County ChanceryCourtChancellor Carol L. McCoyNo. 05-306-II

Farmer, J.,Affirmed andRemanded

Rule 11 Denied - Application of Mike Settle

State of Tennessee v. Martha AnnFreeman and Rafael DeJesus Rocha-PerezM2006-02751-SC-R11-CD

Davidson County CriminalCourtJudge Randall Wyatt, Jr.No. 2005-C-2044

Wedemeyer, J.Affirmed

Rule 11 Denied - Applications of Martha AnnFreeman and Rafael DeJesus Rocha-Perez

State of Tennessee v. Matthew R.Hakoda, a/k/a Matthew R. Dren-Hakoda,a/k/a Matthew D. KellerM2005-01864-SC-R11-CD

Davidson County CriminalCourtJudge Steve DozierNo. 2004-B-1212

Tipton, J.,Affirmed

Rule 11 Denied - Application of Matthew R.Hakoda

Page 6 of 22

State of Tennessee v. Johnny L.McGowan, Jr.M2007-02681-SC-R11-CO

Davidson County CriminalCourtJudge J. Randall Wyatt, Jr.No. 2004-C-2005

Witt, J.,Affirmed

Rule 11 Denied - Application of Johnny L.McGowan, Jr.

State of Tennessee v. Reneshia KiotaParkerM2007-01777-SC-R11-CD

Davidson County CriminalCourtJudge J. Randall Wyatt, Jr.No. 2006-D-3167

Wedemeyer, J.Dismissed

Rule 11 Denied - Application of Reneshia KiotaParker

State of Tennessee v. Shanda AleneWrightM2006-02343-SC-R11-CD

Marshall County CircuitCourtJudge Robert CriglerNo. 17166

Hayes, J.,Affirmed inPart; Modifiedin Part

Rule 11 Denied - Application of Shanda AleneWright

Nancy J. Strong v. John H. Baker, III,Esq., et alM2007-00339-SC-R11-CV

Lincoln County CircuitCourtJudge Lee RussellNo. C0500014

Bennett, J.,Affirmed

Rule 11 Denied - Application of Nancy J. Strong

Janice Taylor, et al v. Jack EdwardTaylor, et alM2007-00565-SC-R11-CV

Smith County ChanceryCourtChancellor C. K. SmithNo. 7040

Dinkins, J.,Affirmed asModified

Rule 11 Denied - Application of Jack Taylor andJoyce Hoyt

John R. Thompson v. State of TennesseeM2007-02035-SC-R11-PC

Bedford County CircuitCourtJudge J. B. CoxNo. 10595

Wedemeyer, J.Affirmed

Rule 11 Denied - Application of John R.Thompson

Barry N. Waddell v. State of TennesseeM2008-00740-SC-R11-CO

Davidson County CriminalCourtJudge Cheryl BlackburnNo. 96-C-1372

Wedemeyer, J.Denied Motionto Reopen

Rule 11 Denied - Application of Barry N. Waddell

Page 7 of 22

Robert A. Ward and wife, Sally Ward v.The City of Lebanon, Tennessee, et alM2006-02520-SC-R11-CV

Wilson County Circuit CourtJudge John WoottenNo. 13300

Franks, J.,Reversed andRemanded

Rule 11 Denied - Application of Robert A. Wardand wife, Sally Ward ANDApplication of City of Lebanon,Tennessee, et al

Ortega Wiltz v. State of TennesseeM2006-02740-SC-R11-PC

Davidson County CriminalCourtJudge Cheryl BlackburnNo. 2001-C-1673

Smith, J.,Affirmed

Rule 11 Denied - Application of Ortega Wiltz

Rebecca Woody, individually and assurviving spouse of Wayne S. Woody v.A. W. Chesterton Company, et alM2007-01210-SC-R11-CV

Hamilton County CircuitCourtJudge Jackie SchultenNo. 06C1520

Bennett, J.,Affirmed inPart, Reversedin Part,Remanded

Rule 11 Denied - Application of Rebecca Woody

Knoxville

Shirley J. Elliot v. Life of the SouthInsurance Co., et alE2006-02332-SC-R11-CV

Rhea County Circuit CourtJudge Thomas W. GrahamNo. 23672

Lee, J.,Affirmed inPart; Reversedin Part

Rule 11 Denied - Application of Shirley J. Elliot

(Lee, J., not participating)

Brian E. Harris, M.D. v. Provident Lifeand Accident Insurance Company, et alE2007-00157-SC-R11-CV

Hamilton County CircuitCourt Judge Ward JeffreyHollingsworthNo. 04-C-609

Susano, J.,Affirmed andRemanded

Rule 11 Denied - Application of Brian E. Harris,M.D.

(Lee, J., not participating)

Byron A. Looper v. State of TennesseeE2005-01918-SC-R11-PC

Cumberland County CircuitCourtJudge J. S. Steve DanielNo. 5346

Glenn, J.,Affirmed

Rule 11 Denied - Application of Byron A. Looper

Page 8 of 22

Adam Sims, et al v. Adesa CorporationE2007-00899-SC-R11-CV

Loudon County CircuitCourtJudge Russell E. Simmons,Jr.No. 7652

Lee, J.,Reversed

Rule 11 Denied - Application of Adam Sims andCarla Sims

(Lee, J., not participating)

Rebecca L. Sparks v. Michael C. Mena,M.D., et alE2006-02473-SC-R11-CV

Hamilton County CircuitCourtJudge L. Marie WilliamsNo. 02C437

Lee, J.,Vacated &Remanded

Rule 11 Denied - Application of Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.

(Lee, J., not participating)

State of Tennessee v. Matthew JosephCarterE2006-01265-SC-R11-CD

Knox County CriminalCourtJudge Mary Beth LeibowitzNo. 79909C

Hayes, J.,Affirmed inPart; Reversedin Part;Remanded

Rule 11 Denied - Application of Matthew JosephCarter

State of Tennessee v. Richard Allan Cox, IIE2007-00364-SC-R11-CD

Knox County CriminalCourtJudge Richard BaumgartnerNo. 82440A

McLin, J.,Affirmed

Rule 11 Denied - Application of Richard AllanCox, II

State of Tennessee v. Timothy LynnDentonE2006-02557-SC-R11-CD

Sullivan County CircuitCourtJudge Jon Kerry BlackwoodNo. S49,642

Wedemeyer, J.Affirmed

Rule 11 Denied - Application of Timothy LynnDenton

State of Tennessee v. Gerald GiffordE2006-02500-SC-R11-CD

Hamilton County CriminalCourtJudge Don W. PooleNo. 248326

Hayes, J.,Reversed andRemanded

Rule 11 Denied - Application of State ofTennessee

State of Tennessee v. Lana HarringtonHenryE2007-02649-SC-R11-CD

Sullivan County CircuitCourtJudge Robert MontgomeryNos. S53,756 & S53,757

Welles, J.,Affirmed

Rule 11 Denied - Application of Lana HarringtonHenry;

Denied - Request of Lana HarringtonHenry to set appeal bond and/or forrelease pending appeal.

Page 9 of 22

State of Tennessee v. Rocky Joe HoustonE2007-00156-SC-R11-CD

Roane County Circuit CourtJudge D. Kelly Thomas, Jr.No. 12601

Witt, Tiptonand Ogle, JJ.,AppealDismissed

Rule 11 Denied - Application of Rocky Houston

State of Tennessee v. Lisa Durbin HowardE2007-00178-SC-R11-PC

Bradley County CircuitCourtJudge Carroll L. RossNo. M-03-669

Welles, J.,Affirmed

Rule 11 Denied - Application of Lisa Howard

State of Tennessee v. Frank BennieJackson, Jr.E2006-02733-SC-R11-CD

Hamilton County CriminalCourtJudge Rebecca SternNo. 260814

Thomas, J.,Reversed

Rule 11 Denied - Application of Frank BennieJackson, Jr.

State of Tennessee, ex rel., Billie Martinv. Gregory KalmonE2007-00770-SC-R11-CV

Knox County Circuit CourtJudge Bill SwannNo. 67258

Swiney, J.,Vacated andRemanded

Rule 11 Denied - Application of Gregory Kalmon;CCA Opinion designated “Not ForCitation” in accordance with SupremeCourt Rule 4, § F.

State of Tennessee v. Larry RathboneE2007-00602-SC-R11-CD

Campbell County CircuitCourtJudge E. Shayne SextonNo. 12534

McLin, J.,Affirmed inPart; Reversedin Part;Remanded

Rule 11 Denied - Application of Larry Rathbone

State of Tennessee v. Jason LebronRogersE2007-00354-SC-R11-CD

Hamilton County CriminalCourtJudge Jon Kerry BlackwoodNo. 248056

Wedemeyer, J.Affirmed inPart andReversed inPart

Rule 11 Denied - Applications of Jason Rogersand State of Tennessee

State of Tennessee v. Charles E. Shifflett,Sr.E2006-02162-SC-R11-CD

Sullivan County CircuitCourtJudge R. Jerry BeckNo. S50,024

McLin, J.,Affirmed

Rule 11 Denied - Application of Charles E.Shifflett, Sr.

Page 10 of 22

State of Tennessee v. Charles StanleyE2007-00300-SC-R11-CD

Cumberland County CircuitCourtJudge Leon BurnsNo. 7783

Tipton, J.,Affirmed

Rule 11 Denied - Application of Charles Stanley

Nancy J. Summer v. Stanley L. SummerE2007-01003-SC-R11-CV

Blount County Circuit CourtJudge W. Dale YoungNo. E-19511

Lee, J.,Affirmed

Rule 11 Denied - Application of Stanley L.Summer(Lee, J., not participating)

Jackson

Shakir Adams v. State of TennesseeW2006-02038-SC-R11-CD

Shelby County CriminalCourtJudge Fred AxleyNo. 00-05967

McLin, J.,Affirmed

Rule 11 Denied - Application of Shakir Adams

Matthew Dixon v. State of TennesseeW2007-01091-CCA-R3-PC

Shelby County CriminalCourtJudge W. Fred AxleyNo. 28655

Welles, J.,Affirmed

Rule 11 Denied - Application of Matthew Dixon

Flautt and Mann, a Partnership v. TheCouncil of the City of Memphis and TheCity of MemphisW2006-02227-SC-R11-CV

Shelby County Circuit CourtJudge Rita StottsNo. 75359-4-T.D.

Farmer, J.,Vacated andRemanded

Rule 11 Denied - Application of Flautt and Mann,a Partnership

Reginald Dion Hughes v. Tony ParkerW2007-02022-SC-R11-HC

Lauderdale County CircuitCourtJudge Joseph H. WalkerNo. 6170

McLin, J.,Affirmed

Rule 11 Denied - Application of Reginald DionHughes

Roger Neal James v. State of TennesseeW2007-02316-SC-R11-PC

Obion County Circuit CourtJudge William B. AcreNo. 3-259

McLin, J.,AppealDismissed

Rule 11 Denied - Application of Roger NealJames

Page 11 of 22

Stacy Johnson v. State of TennesseeW2007-00293-SC-R11-PC

Shelby County CriminalCourtJudge James C. Beasley, Jr.No. 01-06799

Tipton, J.,Affirmed

Rule 11 Denied - Application of Stacy Johnson

Julius Jones v. State of TennesseeW2007-00680-SC-R11-PC

Shelby County CriminalCourtJudge W. Otis HiggsNo. 01-12258

Glenn, J.,Affirmed

Rule 11 Denied - Application of Julius Jones

Anthony E. Perry v. State of TennesseeW2006-02236-SC-R11-PC

Shelby County CriminalCourtJudge Chris CraftNo. P-26591

Hayes, J.,Reversed andVacated

Rule 11 Denied - Application of Anthony E. Perry

Eddie C. Pratcher, Jr., surviving spouse ofSandra Y. Jones Pratcher v. PhilipAndrew Rojas, M.D., et alW2008-00967-SC-S10-CV

Shelby County Circuit CourtJudge J. Steven StaffordNo. CT-007011

Kirby andStafford, JJ.,DeniedRule 10

Rule 10 Denied - Application of Philip AndrewRojas, M.D., Individually and on behalfof Medical Anesthesia Group, aProfessional Association

Jeffrey A. Simmons v. State of TennesseeW2007-01925-SC-R11-HC

Hardeman County CircuitCourtJudge Joseph WalkerNo. 07-02-0249

Tipton, J.,Affirmed

Rule 11 Denied - Application of Jeffrey A.Simmons

State of Tennessee v. Willis AyersW2006-02441-SC-R11-CD

Shelby County CriminalCourtJudge Chris CraftNo. 04-07182

Woodall, J.,Affirmed

Rule 11 Denied - Application of Willis Ayers

State of Tennessee v. James LeonardCorderW2007-00390-SC-R11-CD

Henry County Circuit CourtJudge Donald E. ParishNo. 13905

McLin, J.,Affirmed

Rule 11 Denied - Application of James LeonardCorder

State of Tennessee v. Torrie PerkinsW2007-00879-SC-R11-CD

Haywood County CircuitCourtJudge Clayburn PeeplesNo. 5271

Tipton, J.,Affirmed

Rule 11 Denied - Application of Torrie Perkins

Page 12 of 22

State of Tennessee v. Floyd AntoniusTaylorW2007-00749-SC-R11-CD

Tipton County Circuit CourtJudge Joseph H. Walker, IIINo. 5329

Glenn, J.,Affirmed

Rule 11 Denied - Application of Floyd AntoniusTaylor

State of Tennessee v. Jeffrey Lee TurnerW2007-01364-SC-R11-CD

Gibson County Circuit CourtJudge Clayburn PeeplesNo. H-8319

Hayes, J.,Affirmed

Rule 11 Denied - Application of Jeffrey LeeTurner

Tennessee Farmers Mutual InsuranceCompany v. Kent Cherry, et alW2007-00342-SC-R11-CV

Lauderdale County Circuit CourtJudge Joseph H. Walker, IIINo. 5965

Highers, J.,Affirmed

Rule 11 Denied - Application of TennesseeFarmers Mutual Insurance Company

Darnell Lavelle Welch v. State ofTennesseeW2007-00290-SC-R11-PC

Tipton County Circuit CourtJudge Joseph H. Walker, IIINo. 4773

McLin, J.,Affirmed

Rule 11 Denied - Application of Darnell LavelleWelch

Page 13 of 22

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF TENNESSEEAT NASHVILLE

KAMARJAH GORDON, Deceased, ET AL. v. GREENVIEW HOSPITAL, INC., d/b/a GREENVIEW REGIONALHOSPITAL ET AL.

Circuit Court for Davidson CountyNo. 06C778

No. M2007-00633-SC-R11-CV

ORDER

Upon consideration of the application for permission to appeal of Tosha Gordon 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

Page 14 of 22

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF TENNESSEEAT NASHVILLE

MILBURN LAFAYETTE HOGUE AND MELANIE STARR HOGUE, DEBTORS; HENRY E. HILDEBRAND, III, TRUSTEE v. MILBURNLAFAYETTE HOGUE AND MELANIE STARR HOGUE

Rule 23 Certified Question of Lawfrom the United States District Courtfor the Middle District of Tennessee

No. 08-02558-GP1-13

No. M2008-01700-SC-R23-CQ

ORDER

Pursuant to Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 23, a certification order was filed in this Court on August 4, 2008, by the United States District Courtfor the Middle District of Tennessee. Briefs have now been filed pursuant to Section 7, and, upon consideration of the certification order and the briefsfiled by the parties, this Court accepts certification of the following question of law:

The state law issues presented here are whether T.C.A. § 26-2-301(f) (2007) together with the rest of T.C.A. § 26-2-301:(1) grants an enhanced homestead exemption of $50,000 to husband and wife debtors having dependent minor children andfiling for bankruptcy jointly; (2) grants a single enhanced homestead exemption of $25,000 to these joint debtors; or (3)grants an enhanced $25,000 homestead exemption only to non-married individuals with dependent minor children.

Pursuant to Rule 23, Section 7(B) of the Supreme Court Rules, this Court desires to have oral argument by the parties. The Clerk is directed toplace this matter on the docket for oral argument.

PER CURIAM

Page 15 of 22

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF TENNESSEEAT NASHVILLE

STATE OF TENNESSEE v. SCOTT HOUSTON NASH

No. M2007-00792-SC-R11-CD

ORDER

Upon consideration of Scott Houston Nash’s application for permission to appeal 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.

Page 16 of 22

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF TENNESSEEAT KNOXVILLE

GWINN FAYNE ET AL. v. TERESA VINCENT ET AL.

Chancery Court for Bradley CountyNos. 98-267 & 98-050

No. E2007-00642-SC-R11-CV

ORDER

Upon consideration of the application for permission to appeal of Teresa Vincent and David Vincent and the record before us, the application isgranted.

The Clerk is directed to place this matter on the docket for oral argument upon the completion of briefing.

PER CURIAM

Page 17 of 22

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF TENNESSEEAT KNOXVILLE

IRIS KAY SNODGRASS v. ROBERT H. SNODGRASS

General Sessions Court for Loudon CountyNo. 9446

No. E2007-00576-SC-R11-CV

ORDER

Upon consideration of the application for permission to appeal of Robert H. Snodgrass 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

Page 18 of 22

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF TENNESSEEAT KNOXVILLE

STATE OF TENNESSEE v. MARON DONTA BROWN

Criminal Court for Bradley CountyNo. 02-009

No. E2006-01038-SC-R11-CD

ORDER

Upon consideration of the application for permission to appeal of Maron Brown 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

Page 19 of 22

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF TENNESSEEAT KNOXVILLE

STATE OF TENNESSEE v. JERRY LEE HANNING

Circuit Court for Loudon CountyNo. 10914

No. E2006-02196-SC-R11-CD

ORDER

Upon consideration of the application for permission to appeal of Jerry Lee Hanning 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

Page 20 of 22

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF TENNESSEEAT KNOXVILLE

PATRICIA B. STEWART v.

CHALET VILLAGE PROPERTIES, INC. ET AL.

Circuit Court for Sevier CountyNo. 2006-0137-I

No. E2007-01499-SC-R11-CV

ORDER

Upon consideration of the application for permission to appeal of Chalet Village Properties, Inc. 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

Sharon G. Lee, J., not participating.

Page 21 of 22

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF TENNESSEEAT JACKSON

LEE HAYES v. GIBSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE

Chancery Court for Gibson CountyNo. 18296

No. W2007-01849-SC-R11-CV

ORDER

Upon consideration of the application for permission to appeal of Lee Hayes, 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

Page 22 of 22

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF TENNESSEEAT JACKSON

MELBA B. HOMRA, ET AL. v. HAROLD ELLIOTT NELSON

Chancery Court for Haywood CountyNo. 13054

No. W2007-00001-SC-R11-CV

ORDER

Upon consideration of the application for permission to appeal of Harold Elliott Nelson 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