Congratulations to attorneys Nathan Hunt and Catherine Cheney, who recently received 2 successful opinions from the Court of Appeals!!
IN RE ESTATE OF JOHN R. FARMER
Court: TN Court of Appeals
Attorneys:
James B. Johnson, Nashville, Tennessee, for the appellant, Mary F. Eden.
B. Nathan Hunt and Catherine W. Cheney, Clarksville, Tennessee, for the appellees, Barbara Ann Shelton, Peggy Jo Duffer, Michael S. Farmer, Rudolph Scott Farmer, and Timothy Lee Farmer.
Judge(s): STAFFORD
Appellant challenged the trial court’s ruling that determined when interest began to accrue on a promissory note. Appellant argues that the trial court issued a sua sponte ruling without allowing additional evidence to be presented. Because Appellant failed to meet its burden to show reversible error, we affirm the trial court’s ruling.
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BARBARA ANN SHELTON ET AL. v. MARY F. EDEN
Court: TN Court of Appeals
Attorneys:
B. Nathan Hunt and Catherine W. Cheney, Clarksville, Tennessee, for the appellants, Barbara Ann Shelton, Peggy Jo Duffer, Timothy Lee Farmer, Michael S. Farmer, and Rudolph Scott Farmer.
James B. Johnson, Nashville, Tennessee, for the appellee, Mary F. Eden.
Judge(s): MCBRAYER
The maker of three promissory notes claims that the third promissory note was intended to consolidate and discharge the earlier notes. When the holders of the two earlier notes filed suit to collect, the maker raised discharge as a defense. The trial court granted the maker summary judgment. Because the maker failed to meet her burden to show that she was entitled to judgment as a matter of law, we reverse.
Patton & Pittman Attorneys updated their address.
MONTGOMERY COUNTY GENERAL SESSIONS COURT DATES ARE BEING RESET AGAIN!
We just received notice that upcoming criminal court dates beginning April 6 will now be continued six weeks out at the same time. We will be sending letters and e-mails to clients notifying them of resets if applicable. We will use the schedule provided by the court clerk below:
Week of April 6 Reset to the Week of May 18
Monday April 6, 2020 RESET to Monday May 18, 2020 @ same time previously set
Tuesday April 7, 2020 RESET to Tuesday May 19, 2020 @ same time previously set
Wednesday April 8, 2020 RESET to Wednesday May 20, 2020 @ same time previously set
Thursday April 9, 2020 RESET to Thursday May 21, 2020 @ same time previously set
Friday April 10, 2020 RESET to Friday May 22, 2020 @ same time previously set
Week of April 13 Reset to the Week of May 26
Monday April 13, 2020 RESET to Tuesday May 26, 2020 @ same time previously set (because of Holiday on Monday the 25th)
Tuesday April 14, 2020 RESET to Tuesday May 26, 2020 @ same time previously set
Wednesday April 15, 2020 RESET to Wednesday May 27, 2020 @ same time previously set
Thursday April 16, 2020 RESET to Thursday May28, 2020 @ same time previously set
Friday April 17, 2020 RESET to Friday May 29, 2020 @ same time previously set
Week of April 20 Reset to the Week of June1
Monday April 20, 2020 RESET to Monday June 1, 2020 @ same time previously set
Tuesday April 21, 2020 RESET to Tuesday June 2, 2020 @ same time previously set
Wednesday April 22, 2020 RESET to Wednesday June 3, 2020 @ same time previously set
Thursday April 23, 2020 RESET to Thursday June 4, 2020 @ same time previously set
Friday April 24, 2020 RESET to Friday June 5, 2020 @ same time previously set
Week of April 27 Reset to the Week of June 8
Monday April 27, 2020 RESET to Monday June 8, 2020 @ same time previously set
Tuesday April 28, 2020 RESET to Tuesday June 9, 2020 @ same time previously set
Wednesday April 29, 2020 RESET to Wednesday June 10, 2020 @ same time previously set
Thursday April 30, 2020 RESET to Thursday June 11, 2020 @ same time previously set
Friday May 1, 2020 RESET to Friday June 12, 2020 @ same time previously set
Glad to help this wonderful family with their adoption today! Congrats to the Hightowers!!
We continue to get updates from the local courts regarding legal issues affected by COVID-19. For those co-parenting based on a Parenting Plan or similar document, the Montgomery and Robertson County Courts just issued a standing order regarding parenting schedules during school closures.
First and foremost, we hope that all of you and your families are safe and well. We want everyone to know that Patton & Pittman remains open at this time. We are trying to handle most matters by telephone and/or e-mail. Telephone consultations can still be scheduled at 931-647-5242.
We remain in regular contact with our local courts including video conferences with judges to address those cases that can be addressed by video. Courts remain partially open at this time. Cases are being scheduled on an "as required" basis as permitted by the Tennessee Supreme Court. We will be posting additional information regarding the courts as we receive it.
We are happy to announce that Partner Chris Clark has once again been selected to serve as an attorney for the USCCA's Critical Response Team. The United States Concealed Carry Association, or USCCA, is an association of over 500,000 people interested in responsible firearm ownership, including for self-defense. A benefit of USCCA membership is the Critical Response Team, a group of trained professionals that assist members who are unfortunately involved in self-defense shootings. As a Critical Response Team attorney, Chris is available 24/7 to provide legal advice and engage with law enforcement in self-defense incidents involving USCCA members. If you want to learn more about the USCCA, check them out at: https://www.facebook.com/USCCA/ and https://www.usconcealedcarry.com/.
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Congratulations to our very own Patton | Pittman for being awarded best overall law firm, best family law firm and best criminal defense law firm!
Partner and attorney Chris Clark once again served as a faculty member for the National Business Institute, Inc in 2020. He taught Constitutional Components of Gun Laws for this years class on Tennessee Gun Laws. He was honored to serve alongside some of the top gun law experts in the Southeast. That class is now available on demand and can be found at: https://www.nbi-sems.com/87600SVDM.
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Patton & Pittman is excited to announce that Cole Corder has joined the firm as an associate. Cole will be practicing primarily in the firm's family law and civil litigation divisions.
Cole graduated from Freed-Hardeman University with a master’s degree in Business Administration and a bachelor’s degree in Marketing. He received his law degree from Duncan School of Law at Lincoln Memorial University in Knoxville, graduating third in his class.
It may be 2021, but we are still in the middle of the COVID-19 Pandemic. Read more on our blog:
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Can COVID Help or Hurt My Criminal Case?
According to reports we have received, investigators are telling suspects in criminal investigations that they can clear their name if they agree to undergo the test and pass. Read more on our blog:
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WARNING: We have received reports that the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office is using a software program BANNED by the Federal
A domestic violence charge can carry severe consequences in the State of Tennessee. Read more on our blog:
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Basic Domestic vs. Aggravated Domestic Assault Charges in Tennessee
We’ve all heard the saying, “sticks and stones may break my bones, but words can never hurt me.” That’s not exactly true in Tennessee. Read more on our blog:
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The Danger of Threatening Language
Nashville’s DA announced it’s no longer planning to prosecute minor marijuana cases, and Memphis has already started working again toward similar municipal decriminalization legislation. Read more on our blog:
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Don't Forget: Marijuana is Still Illegal in Tennessee
Distracted driving is a serious problem in Tennessee, which has one of the worst records for crash-related fatalities. Read more on our blog:
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Is Distracted Driving a Criminal Offense in Tennessee?
