§ 16-15-710. Commencement of Actions — New Process When Not Served
The suing out of a warrant is the commencement of a civil action within the meaning of this title, whether it is served or not; but if the process is returned unserved, plaintiff, if plaintiff wishes to rely on the original commencement as a bar to the running of a statute of limitations, must either […]
§ 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 […]
§ 16-15-718. Fees to Clerk
Before the issuance of any original process in a civil action, the plaintiff shall deposit with the clerk a sum that the clerk has previously established as adequate to pay the usual costs, including litigation taxes as calculated in accordance with § 8-21-401, and any local litigation tax as authorized by a private act. The […]
§ 16-15-719. Appeal Bond
An appeal bond returned with other papers to the circuit court is a conclusive presumption that an appeal was taken.
§ 16-15-708. Subpoena of Witnesses
The attendance of witnesses to give testimony in court or by deposition is procured by subpoena or summons, requiring the witness to be present at a prescribed place and time, to give testimony in a case or matter stated in the subpoena or summons, mentioning the names of the parties litigant and the party at […]