Tennessee Code 29-25-105 – Failure of third person to appear
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Terms Used In Tennessee Code 29-25-105
- Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
If such third person is a nonresident or unknown, publication shall be made as in other cases against nonresidents; and, on the nonresident’s failing to appear and answer according to the requirements of the order of publication, the petition or bill may be taken for confessed, and proceeded with ex parte.