Tennessee Code 29-17-105 – Deposit by the condemner
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Terms Used In Tennessee Code 29-17-105
- Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
- Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
- Petit jury: A group of citizens who hear the evidence presented by both sides at trial and determine the facts in dispute. Federal criminal juries consist of 12 persons. Federal civil juries consist of six persons.
- Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
If, pursuant to an applicable statute or order of the court, the condemner is required to deposit funds with the court in the amount the condemner deems to be the amount of damages to which the owner is entitled pursuant to the condemnation, and a respondent is not satisfied with the amount deposited by the condemner, or otherwise objects to the taking, then the respondent shall, on or before thirty (30) days from the date of notice of the filing of the petition, file an answer to the petition and a trial may thereafter be had before a petit jury, as other civil actions are tried. The deposit by the condemner shall not limit or fix the amount to be allowed under subsequent proceedings in the action.