by admin | May 14, 2021 | Civil Procedure, Tennessee
In the court’s discretion, a juror desiring to propound a question to a witness may be permitted to do so. The juror must put the question in written form and submit it to the judge through a court officer at the end of a witness’ testimony. The judge...
by admin | May 14, 2021 | Civil Procedure, Tennessee
When the court deems it helpful in a particular case, jurors may be provided with notebooks to use in collecting and organizing appropriate materials, including such items as jury instructions, written exhibits, and the juror’s own notes. Counsel should be...
by admin | May 14, 2021 | Civil Procedure, Tennessee
Jurors shall be instructed that they may take notes during the trial and deliberations. The court shall provide suitable materials for this purpose. Jurors shall have access to their notes during recesses and deliberations. After the jury has rendered a verdict, the...
by admin | May 14, 2021 | Civil Procedure, Tennessee
When parties supporting or opposing motions before the court present materials not previously filed with the court, such materials shall be submitted as follows:(1) All or part of any deposition taken pursuant to Rules 30 or 31 shall be accompanied by an original or...
by admin | May 14, 2021 | Civil Procedure, Tennessee
In trials involving conflicting expert testimony and with the consent of all parties, courts may reorder the ordinary proof process to increase the likelihood that jurors will be able to comprehend and evaluate expert testimony. Tenn. R. Civ. P. 43.03Added by order...
by admin | May 14, 2021 | Civil Procedure, Tennessee
When a motion is based on facts not appearing of record, the court may hear the matter on affidavits presented by the respective parties, but the court may direct that the matter be heard wholly or partly on oral testimony or depositions. Tenn. R. Civ. P. 43.02As...
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