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Judges and Judiciary

Jun. 15, 2001

Tears Are 'Legitimate Arguments Before Jury'

In Ferguson v. Moore, 98 Tenn. 342, 39 S.W. 341 (1897), Judge John S. Wilkes found the following for the court, in pertinent part:

        Court Jesters

        In Ferguson v. Moore, 98 Tenn. 342, 39 S.W. 341 (1897), Judge John S. Wilkes found the following for the court, in pertinent part:
        This is an action for damages. The declaration has two counts, - one for breach of contract to marry, and the second for seduction accomplished by reason of su...

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