§ 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.
§ 20-7-103. Terms on Which Granted
The court, in so entering or in granting continuances, may impose terms upon the party at whose instance the cause has been continued, by making the party pay costs, or otherwise, as may best further the progress of the cause and the ends of justice. Code 1858, § 2942 (deriv. Acts 1779 (Apr.), ch. 4, […]
§ 20-7-104. Judgment for Costs
If a continuance is granted on payment of costs, the court shall enter judgment and award execution for the costs. Code 1858, § 2943 (deriv. Acts 1829, ch. 33, § 4); Shan., § 4664; Code 1932, § 8792; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 20-1104.
§ 20-7-105. Death of Party During Continuance
The death of a party shall not prevent a trial at the term at which the cause is revived. Code 1858, § 2944; Shan., § 4665; mod. Code 1932, § 8793; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 20-1105.
§ 20-5-117. Death of Nominal Plaintiff
Where a suit is commenced in the name of one person for the use of another and the nominal plaintiff dies, the suit may be prosecuted without a revivor, as if the death had not happened. Code 1858, § 2858 (deriv. Acts 1825, ch. 29, § 3); Shan., § 4578; Code 1932, § 8703; T.C.A. […]
§ 20-5-120. Automobile Liability Insurance Carrier Negligent in Failing to Settle Claim Against Insured — Survival of Action — Assignment of Right of Action for Benefit of Creditors
Any cause of action belonging to an insured person against the insured’s automobile liability insurance carrier, based upon the negligence or bad faith of the insurance carrier in failing or refusing to settle any claim against the insured person within the limits of the insured’s automobile liability insurance policy, shall survive the death of the […]
§ 20-6-101. Scope of Chapter
The pleadings described in this chapter apply to all actions at law and to all legal proceedings for the redress of civil injuries in which pleadings are necessary and not otherwise expressly prescribed. Code 1858, § 2880; Shan., § 4601; Code 1932, § 8725; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 20-701.
§ 20-6-102. Use of Identifying Information in Electronic or Paper Filing
Unless otherwise required by statute, court rule, or court order, in an electronic or paper filing with the court that contains an individual’s social security number, taxpayer identification number, or birth date; the name of an individual known to be a minor; or a financial account number, a party or nonparty making the filing shall […]