(a) The action is brought against the actual occupant, if any, and, if no such occupant, then against any person claiming an interest therein, or exercising acts of ownership at the commencement of the suit.

Terms Used In Tennessee Code 29-15-103

  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Person: includes a corporation, firm, company or association. See Tennessee Code 1-3-105
(b) When the suit is against a tenant by a party claiming adversely to the title of the tenant’s landlord, the landlord may appear and be made a defendant with, or in the place of, the tenant.
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