§ 8-47-119. Trial — Continuance — Right to Jury
Such proceedings in ouster shall be summary and triable as equitable actions, shall have precedence over civil and criminal actions, and shall be tried at the first term after the filing of the complaint or petition herein named; provided, that the answer herein named shall have been on file at least ten (10) days before […]
§ 8-47-120. Judgment of Ouster
If the defendant is found guilty, judgment of ouster shall be rendered against the defendant, and the defendant shall be ousted from office.
§ 8-47-121. Restoration to Office — Salary During Suspension — Attorney Fees
If, on the final hearing of the complaint or petition herein provided, the officer is not removed from office, the officer shall, if the officer has been suspended, be immediately restored to office, and be allowed the officer’s full costs and the salary and fees of the officer’s office during the time of the officer’s […]
§ 8-47-122. Liability for Costs
Such proceedings against state officers, when brought by or upon relation of the attorney general and reporter, shall be at the expense of the state; when brought against county officers by or upon the relation of any of the officers above named, they shall be at the expense of the county; when brought against municipal […]
§ 8-47-123. Appeal
Either party may appeal from the final judgment or decree, but such appeal shall not operate to suspend or vacate the judgment or decree, but the same shall remain in full force until vacated, reversed, or modified.
§ 8-47-124. Procedure
In all appeals, the procedure shall be governed by the Tennessee Rules of Appellate Procedure.
§ 8-47-125. Priority on Appeal
On appeal, such cause shall stand for trial at the first term after such appeal is perfected and filed, and shall have precedence over all civil and criminal cases.
§ 8-47-126. Criminal Liability Unaffected
Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as repealing any law now in force making it a crime or misdemeanor for such public officers to violate certain statutes of this state and providing a punishment for the violation. Proceedings under this chapter shall not be a bar to proceedings under any criminal statute now in […]
§ 8-47-127. Lottery Construed
Participation in any activity which is conducted pursuant to law and authorized by the Constitution of Tennessee, Article XI, § 5 shall not be construed as gambling for the purposes of § 8-47-101.
§ 8-47-113. Form and Contents of Petition
The accused shall be named as defendant, and the petition or complaint, except when filed upon the relation of the law officers of the state, district, county, or municipality, shall be verified by oath or affidavit, shall state the charges against defendant, with reasonable certainty, and be subject to amendment as in other actions.