§ 16-15-711. Survival of Actions — Substitution of Parties
If a party dies and the claim is not extinguished by the death, the court may order substitution of the proper parties. The motion for substitution may be made by any party or by the successors or representatives of the deceased party and, together with notice of hearing, shall be served on the parties by […]
§ 16-15-712. Enforcement of Judgments — Examination of Judgment Debtor and Others
In all courts exercising general sessions jurisdiction, the procedure on execution, in proceedings supplementary to and in aid of a judgment, and in proceedings on and in aid of execution shall be in accordance with the statutes of this state and with the general practice followed in the courts of this state. In aid of […]
§ 16-15-713. Attachments and Contempts
Notwithstanding any provision of the law or private act to the contrary, courts of general sessions have the power to issue attachments and inflict punishments for contempts of court. The punishments for contempts shall be limited to: A fine not exceeding fifty dollars ($50.00) and imprisonment not exceeding ten (10) days if the judge of […]
§ 16-15-714. Pleadings and Practice — General Sessions Courts
Practice and pleadings in the general sessions courts shall be as provided in this chapter and other provisions of law and private acts establishing the courts and local rules of practice not inconsistent with law.
§ 16-15-715. Court Bailiffs
The sheriff shall, unless otherwise provided, provide sufficient bailiffs to serve the general sessions courts.
§ 16-15-716. Warrants
A civil action in the general sessions courts is commenced by a civil warrant being filed with the clerk in substance as follows: State of Tennessee County To any lawful process server to execute and return: summon defendant to appear before the general sessions court of this county in address city or , at on […]
§ 16-15-701. Electronic Filing
Any court governed by this chapter may, by local rule, allow papers to be filed, signed, or verified by electronic means that comply with technological standards promulgated by the supreme court. Pleadings and other papers filed electronically under such local rules shall be considered the same as written papers.
§ 16-15-706. Infants or Incompetents — Representation
Whenever an infant or incompetent person has a representative, such as a general guardian, conservator or other like fiduciary, the representative may sue or defend on behalf of the infant or incompetent person. If an infant or incompetent person does not have a duly appointed representative, or if justice requires, the infant or incompetent person […]
§ 16-15-707. Plaintiffs — Nonsuits — Dismissals
The plaintiff shall have the right to take a voluntary nonsuit or to dismiss an action without prejudice at any time before the cause is finally submitted to the court, but not afterwards; provided, that such a dismissal operates as an adjudication upon the merits when filed by a plaintiff who has twice dismissed in […]