Tennessee Code 67-5-1321 – False testimony – Disobedience of summons

(a) Any person called on to testify commits perjury if that person testifies falsely.

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

Person: includes a corporation, firm, company or association. See Tennessee Code 1-3-105
Testify: Answer questions in court.

(b) Any person failing to attend when summoned commits a Class C misdemeanor.

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