Terms Used In Tennessee Code 40-8-102

  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Person: includes a corporation, firm, company or association. See Tennessee Code 1-3-105

The governor shall, when officially informed that an obstruction has been placed upon any railroad track by any person, for the purpose of derailing the locomotive, tender or cars, offer a reward for the offender’s apprehension and conviction.