Terms Used In Tennessee Code 8-46-203

  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • State: means the state of Tennessee. See Tennessee Code 8-34-101

The witness and officer shall prove their account by oath before the clerk of the senate, and the clerk’s certificate annexed thereto shall enable the holder to collect the amount from the defendant or the state, according as either is liable.