(a) The punishment for contempt may be by fine or by imprisonment, or both.

Terms Used In Tennessee Code 29-9-103

  • Appellate: About appeals; an appellate court has the power to review the judgement of another lower court or tribunal.
(b) Where not otherwise specially provided, the circuit, chancery, and appellate courts are limited to a fine of fifty dollars ($50.00), and imprisonment not exceeding ten (10) days, and, except as provided in § 29-9-108, all other courts are limited to a fine of ten dollars ($10.00).
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