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Terms Used In Tennessee Code 29-17-905

  • 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.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.

If the owner is not satisfied with the amount assessed by the condemner, the owner shall, on or before the second day of the regular term of the court next, after the serving of such notice, appear, except to the amount assessed by the condemner, and thereupon a trial may be had before a petit jury as other civil actions are tried.