§ 1-3-116. Population Figures
Except as provided in subsection (b), references in this code to the federal censuses of population or brackets based on such censuses shall be deemed references to or based on the population figures contained in Volume 13 of this code, or its replacement volume which are reproduced from publications of the United States bureau of […]
§ 1-3-102. Computation of Time
The time within which any act provided by law is to be done shall be computed by excluding the first day and including the last, unless the last day is a Saturday, a Sunday, or a legal holiday, and then it shall also be excluded. Code 1858, § 48; Shan., § 60; Code 1932, § […]
§ 1-3-103. Conflicts Within Code
If provisions of different titles or chapters of the code appear to contravene each other, the provisions of each title or chapter shall prevail as to all matters and questions growing out of the subject matter of that title or chapter. Code 1932, § 13; modified; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 1-303.
§ 1-3-104. Tense — Gender — Number of Words
Words used in this code in the past or present tense include the future, and the future tense includes the present. Words importing the masculine gender include the feminine and neuter, except when the contrary intention is manifest. Singular includes the plural and the plural the singular, except when the contrary intention is manifest. Code […]
§ 1-3-105. Definition of Terms Used in Code
As used in this code, unless the context otherwise requires: “Age of majority” means eighteen (18) years of age or older; except that when purchasing, consuming or possessing alcoholic beverages, wine or beer as those terms are defined in title 57, “age of majority” means twenty-one (21) years of age. This subdivision (1) shall not […]
§ 1-3-106. Words of Joint Authority
All words giving a joint authority to three (3) or more persons or officers, give such authority to a majority of such persons or officers, unless it is otherwise declared. Code 1858, § 58; Shan., § 69; Code 1932, § 22; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 1-306. Law Reviews. An Examination of The Tennessee Law of […]
§ 1-3-107. Use of Numerals
The Roman numerals and Arabic figures are to be taken as part of the English language, and are always sufficient to express dates and amounts, unless otherwise imperatively directed by law. Code 1858, § 53; Shan., § 64a; Code 1932, § 17; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 1-307.
§ 1-3-108. Code as Continuation of Existing Law
For the purposes of construction, the provisions of this code insofar as they are substantially the same as existing law relating to the same subject matter shall be construed as continuations of and substitutes for the previously existing law repealed by § 1-2-104. It is not the purpose of this code to change the effect […]
§ 1-3-109. Section Headings and Histories
Headings to sections in this code and the references at the end of such sections giving the source or history of the respective sections shall not be construed as part of the law.
§ 1-3-110. Severability of Code
It is hereby declared that the sections, clauses, sentences and parts of the Tennessee Code are severable, are not matters of mutual essential inducement, and any of them shall be exscinded if the code would otherwise be unconstitutional or ineffective. If any one (1) or more sections, clauses, sentences or parts shall for any reason […]