Process, Service Of
Tennessee 111th General Assembly
As enacted, revises provisions governing identifying the person who makes service of process. - Amends TCA Section 16-15-901. [SB-456]
As enacted, revises provisions governing identifying the person who makes service of process. - Amends TCA Section 16-15-901.
Sponsored by: Sen. John Stevens
Pub. Ch. 196 on 05/01/2019
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As enacted, adds a private process server to the list of individuals authorized to personally serve a copy of a warrant or summons on behalf of a landlord in an action for forcible entry and detainer to regain possession of such landlord's real property. - Amends TCA Title 29, Chapter 18. [SB-401]
As enacted, adds a private process server to the list of individuals authorized to personally serve a copy of a warrant or summons on behalf of a landlord in an action for forcible entry and detainer to regain possession of such landlord's real property. - Amends TCA Title 29, Chapter 18.
Sponsored by: Sen. John Stevens
Comp. Became Pub. Ch. 160 on 04/24/2019
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Tennessee 111th General Assembly
As enacted, adds a private process server to the list of individuals authorized to personally serve a copy of a warrant or summons on behalf of a landlord in an action for forcible entry and detainer to regain possession of such landlord's real property. - Amends TCA Title 29, Chapter 18. [HB-33]
As enacted, adds a private process server to the list of individuals authorized to personally serve a copy of a warrant or summons on behalf of a landlord in an action for forcible entry and detainer to regain possession of such landlord's real property. - Amends TCA Title 29, Chapter 18.
Sponsored by: Rep. Darren Jernigan
Pub. Ch. 160 on 04/24/2019
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Tennessee 107th General Assembly
As introduced, authorizes counties to enforce violations of regulations and resolutions by civil warrant or citation in the same manner as metropolitan forms of government. - Amends TCA Title 5, Chapter 1. [SB-3359]
As introduced, authorizes counties to enforce violations of regulations and resolutions by civil warrant or citation in the same manner as metropolitan forms of government. - Amends TCA Title 5, Chapter 1.
Sponsored by: Sen. Bill Ketron
Assigned To Gen. Sub Of S. Jud Com. on 03/21/2012
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Tennessee 107th General Assembly
As introduced, decreases from three years to two years time period in which a decree against a defendant without personal service of process and who does not appear to defend becomes absolute. - Amends TCA Title 21. [SB-973]
As introduced, decreases from three years to two years time period in which a decree against a defendant without personal service of process and who does not appear to defend becomes absolute. - Amends TCA Title 21.
Sponsored by: Sen. Mae Beavers
P2c, Ref. To S. Jud Comm. on 02/23/2011
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Tennessee 107th General Assembly
As introduced, authorizes counties to enforce violations of regulations and resolutions by civil warrant or citation in the same manner as metropolitan forms of government. - Amends TCA Title 5, Chapter 1. [HB-3594]
As introduced, authorizes counties to enforce violations of regulations and resolutions by civil warrant or citation in the same manner as metropolitan forms of government. - Amends TCA Title 5, Chapter 1.
Sponsored by: Rep. Jon Lundberg
Taken Off Notice For Cal. In S/c S&lg Subcommittee Of State & Local Government Committee on 03/21/2012
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Tennessee 107th General Assembly
As introduced, decreases from three years to two years time period in which a decree against a defendant without personal service of process and who does not appear to defend becomes absolute. - Amends TCA Title 21. [HB-1463]
As introduced, decreases from three years to two years time period in which a decree against a defendant without personal service of process and who does not appear to defend becomes absolute. - Amends TCA Title 21.
Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald McCormick
Assigned To S/c General Sub Of Judiciary on 03/01/2011
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Tennessee 106th General Assembly
As introduced, allows a plaintiff to serve process upon an evading defendant by delivering a copy of the writ to a person of suitable age and discretion at the defendant's place of business or by posting the writ at the defendant's last known address. - Amends TCA Title 16. [SB-2628]
As introduced, allows a plaintiff to serve process upon an evading defendant by delivering a copy of the writ to a person of suitable age and discretion at the defendant's place of business or by posting the writ at the defendant's last known address. - Amends TCA Title 16.
Sponsored by: Sen. Mike Faulk
Action Def. In S. Jud Comm. To 3/9/2010 on 03/02/2010
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Tennessee 106th General Assembly
As introduced, decreases from three years to two years time period in which a decree against a defendant without personal service of process and who does not appear to defend becomes absolute. - Amends TCA Title 21. [SB-589]
As introduced, decreases from three years to two years time period in which a decree against a defendant without personal service of process and who does not appear to defend becomes absolute. - Amends TCA Title 21.
Sponsored by: Sen. Mae Beavers
P2c, Ref. To S. Jud Comm. on 02/12/2009
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Tennessee 106th General Assembly
As introduced, allows a plaintiff to serve process upon an evading defendant by delivering a copy of the writ to a person of suitable age and discretion at the defendant's place of business or by posting the writ at the defendant's last known address. - Amends TCA Title 16. [HB-2791]
As introduced, allows a plaintiff to serve process upon an evading defendant by delivering a copy of the writ to a person of suitable age and discretion at the defendant's place of business or by posting the writ at the defendant's last known address. - Amends TCA Title 16.
Sponsored by: Rep. Mike Harrison
Taken Off Notice For Cal. In: Government Operations Committee on 03/03/2010
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Tennessee 106th General Assembly
As introduced, decreases from three years to two years time period in which a decree against a defendant without personal service of process and who does not appear to defend becomes absolute. - Amends TCA Title 21. [HB-181]
As introduced, decreases from three years to two years time period in which a decree against a defendant without personal service of process and who does not appear to defend becomes absolute. - Amends TCA Title 21.
Sponsored by: Rep. Glen Casada
P2c, Caption Bill, Held On Desk - Pending Amdt. on 02/11/2009
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Tennessee 111th General Assembly
As enacted, revises provisions governing identifying the person who makes service of process. - Amends TCA Section 16-15-901. [HB-393]
As enacted, revises provisions governing identifying the person who makes service of process. - Amends TCA Section 16-15-901.
Sponsored by: Rep. Johnny Garrett
Comp. Became Pub. Ch. 196 on 05/01/2019
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Tennessee 110th General Assembly
As enacted, authorizes, in an action by landlord to repossess landlord's property, service of process on a contractually named party and not just on an adult found in possession of property; specifies that in a forcible entry and detainer action, service on an adult person occupying the landlord's premises is sufficient to enable the landlord to regain possession of the landlord's property. - Amends TCA Section 29-18-115. [SB-1655]
As enacted, authorizes, in an action by landlord to repossess landlord's property, service of process on a contractually named party and not just on an adult found in possession of property; specifies that in a forcible entry and detainer action, service on an adult person occupying the landlord's premises is sufficient to enable the landlord to regain possession of the landlord's property. - Amends TCA Section 29-18-115.
Sponsored by: Sen. John Stevens
Comp. Became Pub. Ch. 670 on 04/17/2018
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Tennessee 110th General Assembly
As enacted, adds to law concerning service of process by mail for actions in general sessions courts. - Amends TCA Title 16, Chapter 15, Part 9. [SB-1740]
As enacted, adds to law concerning service of process by mail for actions in general sessions courts. - Amends TCA Title 16, Chapter 15, Part 9.
Sponsored by: Sen. Brian Kelsey
Pub. Ch. 806 on 05/04/2018
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Tennessee 110th General Assembly
As introduced, clarifies standard for service of process by mail upon defendants out of state to conform with Civil Rule of Procedure 4.05. - Amends TCA Title 16, Chapter 15, Part 9. [HB-1971]
As introduced, clarifies standard for service of process by mail upon defendants out of state to conform with Civil Rule of Procedure 4.05. - Amends TCA Title 16, Chapter 15, Part 9.
Sponsored by: Rep. Mike Carter
Taken Off Notice For Cal In S/c Civil Justice Subcommittee Of Civil Justice Committee on 03/28/2018
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Tennessee 110th General Assembly
As introduced, clarifies standard for service of process by mail upon defendants out of state to conform with Civil Rule of Procedure 4.05. - Amends TCA Title 16, Chapter 15, Part 9. [SB-2623]
As introduced, clarifies standard for service of process by mail upon defendants out of state to conform with Civil Rule of Procedure 4.05. - Amends TCA Title 16, Chapter 15, Part 9.
Sponsored by: Sen. Mark Norris
Passed On Second Consideration, Refer To Senate Judiciary Committee on 02/05/2018
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Tennessee 110th General Assembly
As enacted, adds to law concerning service of process by mail for actions in general sessions courts. - Amends TCA Title 16, Chapter 15, Part 9. [HB-1886]
As enacted, adds to law concerning service of process by mail for actions in general sessions courts. - Amends TCA Title 16, Chapter 15, Part 9.
Sponsored by: Rep. Bill Beck
Comp. Became Pub. Ch. 806 on 05/04/2018
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Tennessee 110th General Assembly
As enacted, authorizes, in an action by landlord to repossess landlord's property, service of process on a contractually named party and not just on an adult found in possession of property; specifies that in a forcible entry and detainer action, service on an adult person occupying the landlord's premises is sufficient to enable the landlord to regain possession of the landlord's property. - Amends TCA Section 29-18-115. [HB-1667]
As enacted, authorizes, in an action by landlord to repossess landlord's property, service of process on a contractually named party and not just on an adult found in possession of property; specifies that in a forcible entry and detainer action, service on an adult person occupying the landlord's premises is sufficient to enable the landlord to regain possession of the landlord's property. - Amends TCA Section 29-18-115.
Sponsored by: Rep. William Lamberth
Pub. Ch. 670 on 04/17/2018