(a) The application therefor shall be made in writing by the minor by next friend, and shall state the age of such minor and the names and places of residence of the minor’s parents, and if the minor has no parents, the names and places of residence of two (2) of the minor’s nearest kin, within the third degree, computed according to the civil law, and the reason on which the removal of the disability is sought.

Terms Used In Tennessee Code 29-31-102

  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Minor: means any person who has not attained eighteen (18) years of age. See Tennessee Code 1-3-105
  • Person: includes a corporation, firm, company or association. See Tennessee Code 1-3-105
  • State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the several territories of the United States. See Tennessee Code 1-3-105
(b) When such petition shall be filed, the clerk of the court shall issue proper process as in other cases, to make the proper parties defendant, the same to be executed and returned as in other cases.
(c) Any person so made a party or other relative or friend of the minor, may appear and resist the application.
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