Terms Used In Tennessee Code 8-20-106

  • 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.

Either party dissatisfied with the decree or order of the court in the proceedings set out above is given the right of appeal as in other cases. Pending the final disposition of the application to the court, or pending the final determination on appeal, the officer making application may appoint deputies or assistants to serve until the final determination of the case, who shall be paid according to the final judgment of the court.