(a) The petition and answer shall be sworn to and stated to be true to the best of the person‘s knowledge, information and belief. The pleading shall make the issues but shall have no weight as evidence.

Terms Used In Tennessee Code 2-18-110

  • Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Person: includes a corporation, firm, company or association. See Tennessee Code 1-3-105
(b) The chair of the committee and the chairs of subcommittees may administer oaths to witnesses.
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