The following persons, other than one who is the petitioner or who joins in the petition, shall be served with the petition by formal notice, as prescribed by Rule 4 of the Tennessee Rules of Civil Procedure:

(1) The minor;
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Terms Used In Tennessee Code 50-5-217

  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • Minor: means any person who has not attained eighteen (18) years of age and has not had the disability of minority removed so as to make this part inapplicable. See Tennessee Code 50-5-203
  • Person: includes a corporation, firm, company or association. See Tennessee Code 1-3-105
  • State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the several territories of the United States. See Tennessee Code 1-3-105
(2) The minor’s legal custodian or guardian ad litem, if any, whether or not appointed or qualified in this state;
(3) Each party to the contract;
(4) The parent or parents of the minor;
(5) Any person having the care and custody of the minor;
(6) The person with whom the minor resides, if other than a parent or guardian; and
(7) If it appears that the minor is married, the minor’s spouse.
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