Terms Used In Tennessee Code 56-2-605

  • Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.

No plaintiff or complainant shall be entitled to a judgment by default, or a judgment with leave to prove damages, or a judgment pro confesso under §§ 56-2-602 – 56-2-604, this section and § 56-2-606 until the expiration of thirty (30) days from the date of the filing of the affidavit of compliance.