§ 16-15-730. Presumption of Regularity of Execution
If the judgment is rendered by one general sessions judge, and execution is issued by another, and in all other cases where steps appear to be taken by one judge instead of another, the presumption, in the absence of proof to the contrary, is that the execution was issued and steps taken regularly. Code 1858, […]
§ 16-15-731. Actions in the Nature of Interpleader
Notwithstanding any rule of court or any law to the contrary, actions in the nature of interpleader, in which the value of the money that is the subject of the action does not exceed the jurisdictional limit of the general sessions court, may be filed in general sessions court under this part. Any such action […]
§ 16-15-732. Removal of Actions — Exceptions
At any time at least three (3) or more business days prior to the scheduled trial date of a civil action commenced in general sessions court, any defendant in the action may apply to have the action and all the papers of the action removed to a court having jurisdiction of appeals from courts of […]
§ 16-15-733. Motions Against Officers
Sheriffs, coroners, constables, and their sureties are liable to judgment by motion for the amount to which the plaintiff is entitled, with interest, and damages at the rate of twelve and one half percent (12.5%) in the following cases: In the general sessions court of the county where such officer, by virtue of the officer’s […]
§ 16-15-734. Motion by Surety or Stayor
When any surety or stayor is compelled to pay a general sessions court’s judgment against a principal debtor for which the surety or stayor is liable, the surety or stayor may, by motion, before the general sessions court having legal custody of the judgment, recover judgment against the principal debtor for the judgment with interest […]
§ 16-15-735. Notice to Plaintiff of Possible Additional Defendants
In cases or controversies arising in a court of general sessions, if a defendant feels that the defendant is either not at fault or that another person is also at fault, the defendant is to notify the opposing party or parties and the clerk of the court in writing forty-eight (48) hours prior to the […]
§ 16-15-801. General Sessions Courts Empowered to Issue Execution
The general sessions court that renders a judgment may issue execution on the judgment. Code 1858, § 3070 (deriv. Acts 1835-1836, ch. 17, §§ 14, 16); Shan., § 4797; Code 1932, § 8928; impl. am. Acts 1979, ch. 68, §§ 2, 3; modified; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 19-601; Acts 1993, ch. 241, § 53; T.C.A., […]
§ 16-15-802. Compromise After Appeal
Where an appeal has been prayed and obtained from a judgment of a general sessions court, if the plaintiff and defendant compromise the case before the papers have been returned to the court to which the appeal was taken, and file with the general sessions court a written notice of the fact, signed by both […]
§ 16-15-803. Issuance After Destruction of Records
When the docket book and original papers belonging to the general sessions court are destroyed, and the judge makes oath to that effect, it shall be lawful for the judge, or the judge’s successor in office, upon the plaintiff, the plaintiff’s agent, attorney, or returning officer filing with the judge an affidavit setting forth the […]
§ 16-15-804. Execution on Real Property
Whenever any execution issued by a general sessions court is levied on real estate, and ten (10) days from date of the levy has expired, the title to real estate shall not be affected as to third parties until the execution or the papers in the cause are filed in the circuit court of the […]