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Home » US Law » 2021 Tennessee Code » Title 57 - Intoxicating Liquors » Chapter 10 - Alcohol-Related Injuries

§ 57-10-101. Proximate Cause

The general assembly hereby finds and declares that the consumption of any alcoholic beverage or beer rather than the furnishing of any alcoholic beverage or beer is the proximate cause of injuries inflicted upon another by an intoxicated person.

§ 57-10-102. Standard of Proof

Notwithstanding §57-10-101, no judge or jury may pronounce a judgment awarding damages to or on behalf of any party who has suffered personal injury or death against any person who has sold any alcoholic beverage or beer, unless such jury of twelve (12) persons has first ascertained beyond a reasonable doubt that the sale by […]