Tennessee Code 8-47-125 – Priority on appeal
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Terms Used In Tennessee Code 8-47-125
- 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.
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
On appeal, such cause shall stand for trial at the first term after such appeal is perfected and filed, and shall have precedence over all civil and criminal cases.