Terms Used In Tennessee Code 27-7-108

  • Dismissal: The dropping of a case by the judge without further consideration or hearing. Source:
  • Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
  • Writ: A formal written command, issued from the court, requiring the performance of a specific act.

In all cases of affirmance of the judgment, or dismissal of the writ for any cause, where the original judgment has been superseded, judgment shall be rendered against the plaintiff in error and any sureties for the amount of the former judgment, with interest at the rate of twelve and one-half percent (12½%) per annum from the rendition thereof, and all costs.