· 3/11/1955
Bland v. Smith
Citations
- 277 S.W.2d 377
- 197 Tenn. 683
- 1 McCanless 683
- 49 A.L.R. 2d 1212
- 1955 Tenn. LEXIS 335
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- “[i]t is a general rule in Tennessee that punitive damages are only allowable in cases involving torts...These damages are not generally allowed in cases founded on a breach of contract”
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Judges: Prewitt
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