§ 20-11-109. Copy of Lost Paper
If an original process, pleading or paper in a cause is lost or withheld by any person, the court may, at any stage of the suit, authorize its place to be supplied by a copy to be used instead of the original. Code 1858, § 2876; Shan., § 4596; mod. Code 1932, § 8720; T.C.A. […]
§ 20-12-101. Recovery by Successful Party
The successful party in all civil actions is entitled to full costs, unless otherwise directed by law or by a court of record, for which judgment shall be rendered. Code 1858, § 3197 (deriv. Acts 1794, ch. 1, § 74); Shan., § 4938; mod. Code 1932, § 9091; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 20-1601.
§ 20-12-102. Litigation Tax
Litigation taxes shall be payable as required by §§ 67-4-602 — 67-4-606. A successful plaintiff in any civil action shall be reimbursed by the defendant for any litigation tax incurred, in the same manner as are costs. Code 1958, § 551; Shan., § 706; Code 1932, § 1257; Acts 1961, ch. 310, § 1; T.C.A. […]
§ 20-12-103. Copies of Records
The necessary fees paid by the successful party in procuring copies of deeds, bonds, wills or other records filed as part of the testimony shall be taxed in the bill of costs. Code 1858, § 3206 (deriv. Acts 1849-1850, ch. 116, § 2); Shan., § 4948; Code 1932, § 9101; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 20-1603. […]
§ 20-10-101. Additur
In cases where, in the opinion of the trial judge, a jury verdict is not adequate to compensate the plaintiff or plaintiffs in compensatory damages or punitive damages, the trial judge may suggest an additur in such amount or amounts as the trial judge deems proper to the compensatory or punitive damages awarded by the […]
§ 20-10-102. Remittitur
In all jury trials had in civil actions, after the verdict has been rendered and on motion for a new trial, when the trial judge is of the opinion that the verdict in favor of a party should be reduced and a remittitur is suggested by the trial judge on that account, with the proviso […]
§ 20-9-607. Rules and Regulations
The board shall promulgate rules and regulations necessary to implement, administer and otherwise effectuate the purposes of this part. All rules and regulations shall be promulgated in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5. The rules and regulations shall be published in the standards of professional practice and made […]
§ 20-9-608. Fines for Practicing Court Reporting Without a License
After January 1, 2011, any person who undertakes or attempts to undertake the practice of court reporting for remuneration without first having procured a license, who knowingly presents or files false information with the board for the purpose of obtaining a license or who violates this part shall be subject to a civil fine not […]
§ 20-9-609. Qualification for Licensure — Use of Court Reporter’s License Number Not Authorized Unless Transcript Produced by Licensee or Under Licensee’s Supervision — Licensee Suspension of Revocation for Violation
To be licensed as a court reporter, an applicant shall submit proof of passage of the National Court Reporters Association registered professional reporter examination, the National Verbatim Reporters Association certified verbatim reporter examination, or the American Association of Electronic Reporters and Transcribers certified electronic court reporter examination. Applications for licensure shall be signed and sworn […]
§ 20-9-610. Reciprocal Agreements With Other Entities — Application for Nonresident Licenses — Fees for Nonresident Application
The board shall enter into reciprocal agreements with any state, agency or other entity that licenses, certifies or registers court reporters, such as the National Court Reporters Association (NCRA), the National Verbatim Reporters Association (NVRA) or the American Association of Electronic Reporters and Transcribers (AAERT), if the board finds that the state, agency or other […]