(a) Sheriffs, coroners, and constables are liable to judgment by motion before a judge of the court of general sessions, in favor of the party interested, for any money collected or received by them upon any debt or demand cognizable before a judge of the court of general sessions, and put into their hands for collection, whether such money was received before or after the issuance of a warrant for such debt or demand, and with or without judgment or execution.

Terms Used In Tennessee Code 25-3-104

  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
(b) The judgment shall be for the amount so received, with interest and damages.
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