§ 20-9-202. Delays in Trial — Other Business
Pending the trial of any cause in any court at intervals in which jurors are being summoned, or the progress of the trial is otherwise delayed, the court may proceed with the other business of the court, but so as not to delay the cause on trial.
§ 20-9-203. Disability of Juror
If, after the jury is impaneled, and before verdict, a juror becomes sick or otherwise disabled so as to be unable to perform jury duty, the juror may be discharged by the court. In such case, unless otherwise arranged by the parties, the vacancy may be filled and the trial commenced anew, or the court […]
§ 20-8-103. Order of Trial
Causes, except those given preference by law, thus docketed shall be tried and disposed of in their order, unless the parties consent to a different arrangement or rules of practice otherwise provide. Code 1858, § 2947; Shan., § 4668; mod. Code 1932, § 8796; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 20-1209.
§ 20-8-104. Apportionment of Causes
The court may, in its discretion, direct the clerk to apportion the causes for as many days of the term as may be deemed necessary for their trial and disposition. This apportionment shall not affect legal priority. Code 1858, § 2948; Shan., § 4672; mod. Code 1932, § 8800; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 20-1210. Law […]
§ 20-8-105. Public Causes Advanced on Docket
It is the duty of the court to advance upon the docket causes the decision of which directly involves questions concerning the public revenues, whether of state, county or municipality, questions concerning the boundaries of counties, towns or cities, or concerning public officers as to their eligibility, qualifications or appointment, or their lawful functions, so […]
§ 20-8-106. Time for Trial of Cases Involving State
The trial judge of any of the courts of law or equity shall appoint any time that the judge deems proper for the trial of any civil cause in which the state is a party in interest, directly or in any other way. The cause may be so specifically set for trial, without reference to […]
§ 20-6-402. Costs on Equal Demands
On a plea of setoff or recoupment, if the demand of defendant equals the demand of the plaintiff, judgment for all costs is to be rendered for defendant. Code 1932, § 8771; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 20-1005.
§ 20-6-403. Judgment Molded to Facts
When there are several defendants, the verdicts and judgments, whether the pleadings by them are joint or several, shall be molded according to the facts and to meet the exigencies of the case. Code 1858, § 2923 (deriv. Acts 1855-1856, ch. 71, § 1); Shan., § 4644; Code 1932, § 8773; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § […]
§ 20-7-101. Grounds — Timing
Continuances are regulated by this chapter, and may always be granted by the court, upon good cause shown, in any stage of the action. Code 1858, § 4245 (deriv. Acts 1794, ch. 1, § 26); Shan., § 6083; mod. Code 1932, § 10341; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 20-1101.
§ 20-7-102. Consent of Parties
Any cause may be continued by mutual consent of the parties when approved by the court, or on sufficient cause shown by affidavit.