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Tenn. Code Ann. § 29-30-103: Complaint or warrant - Affidavit - Exhibit

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  1. TN Code
  2. Title 29
  3. Chapter 30

(a) The action to recover personal property shall be commenced by filing a complaint in the circuit or chancery court, or by causing a warrant to issue in the general sessions court. (b) If the plaintiff's right of possession is founded upon a writing, a copy of the writing shall be attached as an exhibit to the affidavit. (c) The complaint or warrant shall be sworn to, or have attached a sworn affidavit. The following facts shall be sworn to: (1) That the plaintiff is entitled to possession of the described property and the reason plaintiff is so entitled; (2) A description which reasonably identifies the property sought; and (3) The value of the property. Acts 1973, ch. 365, § 3; T.C.A., § 23-2343.

(a) The action to recover personal property shall be commenced by filing a complaint in the circuit or chancery court, or by causing a warrant to issue in the general sessions court.

(b) If the plaintiff's right of possession is founded upon a writing, a copy of the writing shall be attached as an exhibit to the affidavit.

(c) The complaint or warrant shall be sworn to, or have attached a sworn affidavit. The following facts shall be sworn to: (1) That the plaintiff is entitled to possession of the described property and the reason plaintiff is so entitled; (2) A description which reasonably identifies the property sought; and (3) The value of the property.

(1) That the plaintiff is entitled to possession of the described property and the reason plaintiff is so entitled;

(2) A description which reasonably identifies the property sought; and

(3) The value of the property.

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