§ 24-9-302. Part Definitions
In this part: “Boundaries of the United States” means the geographic boundaries of the United States, Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands, and any territory or insular possession subject to the jurisdiction of the United States; “Law” includes the federal or a state constitution, a federal or state statute, a judicial decision or order, […]
§ 24-9-303. Applicability of Part
This part applies to an unsworn declaration by a declarant who at the time of making the declaration is physically located outside the boundaries of the United States whether or not the location is subject to the jurisdiction of the United States. This part does not apply to a declaration by a declarant who is […]
§ 24-9-304. Validity of Unsworn Declaration
Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b), if a law of this state requires or permits use of a sworn declaration, an unsworn declaration meeting the requirements of this part has the same effect as a sworn declaration. This part does not apply to: A deposition; An oath of office; An oath required to be […]
§ 24-9-305. Required Medium
If a law of this state requires that a sworn declaration be presented in a particular medium, an unsworn declaration must be presented in that medium.
§ 24-9-306. Form of Unsworn Declaration
An unsworn declaration under this part must be in substantially the following form: I declare under penalty of perjury under the law of Tennessee that the foregoing is true and correct, and that I am physically located outside the geographic boundaries of the United States, Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands, and any territory […]
§ 24-9-307. Uniformity of Application and Construction
In applying and construing this part, consideration must be given to the need to promote uniformity of the law with respect to its subject matter among states that enact it.
§ 24-9-308. Relation to Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act
This part modifies, limits, and supersedes the federal Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act (15 U.S.C. § 7001 et seq.), but does not modify, limit, or supersede § 101(c) of that act (15 U.S.C. § 7001(c)), or authorize electronic delivery of any of the notices described in § 103(b) of that act (15 […]
§ 24-9-207. Award of Attorney’s Fees and Expenses
If the court grants a motion to modify or quash a subpoena issued pursuant to this part, the court, in its discretion, may award the party subpoenaed its reasonable attorney’s fees and expenses incurred in defending against the subpoena. A final order of the court awarding attorney’s fees and expenses shall have the status of […]
§ 24-9-301. Short Title
This part may be cited as the “Uniform Unsworn Foreign Declarations Act.”
§ 24-9-102. General Sessions Cases
Discovery pursuant to Rules 26-37 of the Tennessee Rules of Civil Procedure, excluding physical and mental examinations under Rule 35 of such rules, may be taken in all civil cases pending in the courts of general sessions in the discretion of the court after motion showing both good cause and exceptional circumstances and pursuant to […]