Tennessee Code 26-1-207 – Issuance on demand
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Attorney's Note
Under the Tennessee Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| class C misdemeanor | up to 30 days | up to $50 |
Terms Used In Tennessee Code 26-1-207
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
- 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.
In all other cases, the clerk shall issue to the plaintiff, the plaintiff’s agent or attorney, on demand, an execution on any judgment or decree to which the plaintiff is entitled. Any clerk, who fails or refuses to issue execution as prescribed in this section, forfeits five hundred dollars ($500), to be recovered by action, and is liable to the party aggrieved in damages, and commits a Class C misdemeanor, for which, upon conviction, such clerk shall be removed from office.