Tennessee Code 66-29-155 – Action by person whose claim is denied or not acted upon
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Terms Used In Tennessee Code 66-29-155
- 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.
- Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
- Reporter: Makes a record of court proceedings and prepares a transcript, and also publishes the court's opinions or decisions (in the courts of appeals).
- Treasurer: means the state treasurer. See Tennessee Code 66-29-102
- Year: means a calendar year, unless otherwise expressed. See Tennessee Code 1-3-105
Not later than one (1) year after filing a claim with the treasurer under § 66-29-152, the claimant may commence an action against the treasurer in the chancery court for Davidson County to appeal a claim that has been denied or upon which the treasurer has not acted. A copy of the complaint must be served on the treasurer and the attorney general and reporter. The suit must be tried without a jury. If the chancery court rules against the treasurer, the treasurer shall make payment in accordance with § 66-29-153. Any aggrieved party may appeal the decision.