§ 31-6-114. Joinder of Treasurer in Case That May Involve Property Subject to Escheat
In any case in any court of this state involving the title to any property, including, but not limited to, proceedings involving the validity or construction of wills, where it appears that the property may be subject to escheat under this chapter, the state treasurer shall be made a party defendant therein, either in the […]
§ 31-6-115. Proceedings in Other States
In any case where it appears to the treasurer that property that is not subject to the jurisdiction of courts of this state has escheated to this state under this chapter and the other state provides a remedy to this state for the establishment of the rights of this state to such property, and it […]
§ 31-6-116. Disposition of Escheated Property
All escheated property delivered to the state treasurer under this chapter shall be held and disposed of in the same manner and together with other interest bearing property reported to the state treasurer under title 66, chapter 29, part 1.
§ 31-6-119. Claims for Property of Decedent
Any person claiming to be entitled to the property of any decedent may file a claim thereto with the treasurer in accordance with title 66, chapter 29, part 1, governing the disposition of unclaimed property.
§ 31-6-120. Rules and Regulations
The treasurer is authorized to make necessary rules and regulations to carry out this chapter.
§ 31-6-121. Excepted Property
This chapter shall not apply to any property that has been presumed abandoned or has escheated under the laws of another state prior to January 1, 1980.
§ 31-6-122. Right of Appeal
All parties to any suit instituted under this chapter shall have the right to appeal in the manner provided by the Tennessee Rules of Appellate Procedure.
§ 31-6-108. Surrender and Retention of Property Subject to Escheat
Any person having custody of or control over property subject to escheat under this chapter may be fully released from any responsibility or liability with respect thereto by surrendering or delivering same to the state treasurer and formally disclaiming any interest therein. In the event property subject to escheat under this chapter is not surrendered […]
§ 31-6-109. Suit Involving Escheat Property — Duties of State Treasurer and Attorney General and Reporter
Following notice to the state treasurer that a suit involving escheat property has been commenced, the state treasurer shall notify the attorney general and reporter of the action and together they shall determine what action, if any, shall be taken by the attorney general and reporter in order to protect the state’s interest. The state […]
§ 31-5-105. Jurisdiction of Distribution
All courts having jurisdiction to partition real estate and order distribution among heirs and distributees, shall have full power to cause accounts to be taken and valuations of lands to be made, so as to enforce equality of partition and distribution. Code 1858, § 2435 (deriv. Acts 1829, ch. 36, § 2); Shan., § 4178; […]