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§ 29-23-204. Decree

The judge or chancellor may then, upon such bill and answer, hear such cause, at chambers, as upon motion to dissolve the injunction, the judge’s or chancellor’s decision to be in a written decree, which decree, together with the bill, answer, and exhibits, shall be enclosed in a sealed envelope, to the clerk of the […]

§ 29-23-102. [reserved.]

Where an injunction to stay proceedings on a judgment is dissolved on a final hearing, the court may decree six percent (6%) on the amount of the judgment enjoined as damages, if of the opinion that the injunction was obtained for delay. Code 1932, § 10554; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 23-1912. Collateral References. 42 Am. […]

§ 29-23-104. Assessment of Penalty for Injurious Injunction

In cases where the court is of the opinion that the party enjoined has suffered a substantial injury, but that damages are speculative or incapable of ascertainment under legal rules, it may, on dissolution, in its sound discretion, assess and decree against the party suing out the writ a penalty in favor of the party […]

§ 29-23-105. Delivery of Attached Property — Payment of Penalty

The court has power, upon final decree, to order the property which may have been attached to be delivered to the party entitled, and, in case of failure, that the persons liable upon original, replevy, or delivery bonds, shall pay all or such portion of the penalty as the court may order. Or, where the […]

§ 29-23-202. Contents of Application for Injunction

The party applying for relief in such case shall distinctly state how, when, and to whom the debt or any part of the debt secured aforementioned has been paid, or any circumstances of fraud which vitiate the contract.

§ 29-23-203. Answer — Delay in Hearing on Injunction

After the reading of the bill in the hearing of the trustee or mortgagee, if the trustee or mortgagee chooses to appear before the judge or chancellor, the trustee or mortgagee may have the right to a delay of proceedings not more than ten (10) days, during which time the trustee or mortgagee may file […]