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Conflict Of Laws -- 1954 Tennessee Survey, John W. Wade

Vanderbilt Law Review

There are three Tennessee Supreme Court cases involving Conflict of Laws and an equal number of federal cases arising in Tennessee. One of the state cases raises constitutional questions and the United States Supreme Court may someday disagree with the Tennessee court.

"Stockholders' Liability." This case is Paper Products Co. v. Doggrell. The facts are not complicated, but a rather involved mix-up developed between the state and federal courts.

Doggrell, Konz and Whitaker were sole stockholders in an Arkansas business association entitled Forest City Wood Products, Inc., with principal office located in St. Francis County, Arkansas. Doggrell and Konz were …