TBA Law Blog


Posted by: Kate Prince on Dec 21, 2021

The Tennessee Supreme Court is set to once again hear arguments over Gov. Bill Lee’s school voucher program, the Tennessean reports. Chief Justice Roger Page announced the rare move in a signed order last week, setting Feb. 24 as the date the court will rehear the case. "Upon due consideration, and in light of the untimely death of Justice Cornelia A. Clark, this Court has concluded that re-argument will aid the resolution of this appeal," Page wrote. Clark passed away in September after the high court had heard arguments in the case, but before a ruling was made. The court has appointed Tennessee Court of Appeals Judge Thomas R. Frierson II to fill out the panel. Page wrote that Frierson was added "in the interest of the efficient and orderly administration of justice." The Tennessean writes that the addition of Frierson indicates the justices are tied 2-2 on the issue.