As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires:

(1) “Fresh pursuit” includes fresh pursuit as defined by the common law, and also the pursuit of a person who has committed a felony or who is reasonably suspected of having committed a felony;

Terms Used In Tennessee Code 40-7-202

  • Common law: The legal system that originated in England and is now in use in the United States. It is based on judicial decisions rather than legislative action.
  • Fresh pursuit: includes fresh pursuit as defined by the common law, and also the pursuit of a person who has committed a felony or who is reasonably suspected of having committed a felony. See Tennessee Code 40-7-202
  • Person: includes a corporation, firm, company or association. See Tennessee Code 1-3-105
(A) It also includes the pursuit of a person suspected of having committed a supposed felony, though no felony has actually been committed, if there is reasonable ground for believing that a felony has been committed;
(B) “Fresh pursuit” does not necessarily imply instant pursuit, but pursuit without unreasonable delay; and
(2) “State” includes the District of Columbia.
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