Terms Used In Tennessee Code 27-8-103

  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Writ of certiorari: An order issued by the Supreme Court directing the lower court to transmit records for a case for which it will hear on appeal.

It is not necessary that a levy shall be made on the defendant‘s property in order to entitle the defendant to the writ of certiorari and supersedeas.