§ 26-2-109. Debtor Deserting Family — Property Exempt in Hands of Spouse or Children
When a debtor absconds or leaves such debtor’s family, the exempted property shall be set apart for the use of the spouse and family, and shall be exempt in the hands of the spouse or children.
§ 26-2-101. Short Title
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Personal Property Owner’s Rights and Garnishment Act of 1978.”
§ 26-2-102. Part Definitions
As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires: “Earnings” means the compensation paid or payable for personal services, whether denominated as wages, salary, commission, bonus, or otherwise, and includes periodic payments pursuant to a pension or retirement program; “Disposable earnings” means that part of the earnings of an individual remaining after the deduction […]
§ 26-2-103. Personal Property Selectively Exempt From Seizure; Exception
Personal property to the aggregate value of ten thousand dollars ($10,000) debtor’s equity interest shall be exempt from execution, seizure or attachment in the hands or possession of any person who is a bona fide citizen permanently residing in Tennessee, and such person shall be entitled to this exemption without regard to the debtor’s vocation […]
§ 26-2-104. Additional Personal Property Absolutely Exempt
In addition to the exemption set out in § 26-2-105, there shall be further exempt to every resident debtor the following specific articles of personalty: All necessary and proper wearing apparel for the actual use of debtor and family and the trunks or receptacles necessary to contain same; All family portraits and pictures; The family […]