Tennessee Code 25-3-142 – Amount of recovery
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Terms Used In Tennessee Code 25-3-142
- Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
- Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
Whenever damages on a motion are given, in the absence of any specific amount mentioned, the plaintiff will be entitled to recover twelve and one-half percent (12½%) on the whole amount, principal and interest, due at the time of the rendition of the judgment.