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Watkins v. State

Citations

  • 903 S.W.2d 302
  • 1995 Tenn. LEXIS 340

How courts have described this case

Verbatim parenthetical descriptions written by other courts when citing this decision. Ranked by citation-network relevance.

  • describing post-conviction proceedings as “a hybrid affair” combining elements of criminal law and civil procedure
  • “A post-conviction proceeding is a hybrid affair . . . which is considered under civil rules of procedure.”
  • applying general saving statute, Tenn. Code Ann. § 28-1-106
  • petitioner insane during limitations period

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Judges: Reid, Anderson, Drowota, Fones, Holder

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