Terms Used In Tennessee Code 34-5-121

  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
  • Estate: means income on hand and assets acquired partially or wholly with "income". See Tennessee Code 34-5-102
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
  • Ward: means a beneficiary of the veterans administration. See Tennessee Code 34-5-102

Except where inconsistent with this chapter, the laws of this state relating to guardian and ward and the judicial practice relating to those laws, including the right to trial by jury and the right of appeal, shall be applicable to beneficiaries and their estate.