Tennessee Code 27-8-116 – Determination on motion to quash or dismiss
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Terms Used In Tennessee Code 27-8-116
- Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
- 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.
On motion to quash or dismiss a writ of certiorari granted in lieu of an appeal, issue may be taken and proof heard upon the facts alleged in the petition as ground for not appealing, which issue shall thereupon be determined by the court.