§ 28-3-101. Scope of Chapter
All civil actions, other than those for causes embraced in chapter 2 of this title, shall be commenced after the cause of action has accrued, within the periods prescribed in this chapter, unless otherwise expressly provided. Code 1858, § 2769; Shan., § 4466; Code 1932, § 8592; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 28-301. Compiler’s Note. For […]
§ 28-3-102. Actions Against Personal Representative
All actions against the personal representative of a decedent, for demands against such decedent, shall be brought within seven (7) years after the decedent’s death, notwithstanding any disability existing; otherwise they will be forever barred. Nothing in this section shall be deemed to extend the time limited by §§ 30-2-310, 30-2-314 and 30-2-315. Code 1858, […]
§ 28-3-103. Slander Actions
Actions for slanderous words spoken shall be commenced within six (6) months after the words are uttered. Code 1858, § 2771 (deriv. Acts 1715, ch. 27, § 5); Shan., § 4468; Code 1932, § 8594; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 28-303.
§ 28-3-104. Personal Tort Actions; Actions Against Certain Professionals
Except as provided in subdivision (a)(2), the following actions shall be commenced within one (1) year after the cause of action accrued: Actions for libel, injuries to the person, false imprisonment, malicious prosecution, or breach of marriage promise; Civil actions for compensatory or punitive damages, or both, brought under the federal civil rights statutes; and […]
§ 28-3-105. Property Tort Actions — Statutory Liabilities
The following actions shall be commenced within three (3) years from the accruing of the cause of action: Actions for injuries to personal or real property; Actions for the detention or conversion of personal property; and Civil actions based upon the alleged violation of any federal or state statute creating monetary liability for personal services […]