(a) Any county clerk or other collecting officer who willfully or negligently fails to carry out parts 2-6 of this chapter or any law imposing a tax on the privilege of litigation in the various courts of this state by making an incorrect assessment, or failing in any way, either in person or by agent, to faithfully enforce such parts shall forfeit in each case the sum of two hundred fifty dollars ($250) to the state of Tennessee, and shall be subject to ouster proceedings.

Terms Used In Tennessee Code 67-4-211

  • Commissioner: means the commissioner of revenue. See Tennessee Code 67-4-2004
  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Litigation: A case, controversy, or lawsuit. Participants (plaintiffs and defendants) in lawsuits are called litigants.
  • Person: includes a corporation, firm, company or association. See Tennessee Code 1-3-105
  • 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).
  • State: means any state of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, any territory or possession of the United States and any foreign country or political subdivision thereof. See Tennessee Code 67-4-2004
(b) On complaint of the commissioner, this section shall be enforced by the attorney general and reporter in any manner permitted by law.