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Current as of January 02, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
Effective July 1, 1988, there is imposed a litigation tax, in addition to the tax imposed by § 16-15-5007 of two dollars ($2.00) on each civil case filed in general sessions court or in a court where the general sessions judge serves as judge, and of two dollars ($2.00) on each criminal conviction in general sessions court. The litigation tax imposed by this section shall not apply to cases in juvenile court.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Tennessee Code Title 16. Courts § 16-15-5008 - last updated January 02, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tn/title-16-courts/tn-code-sect-16-15-5008/
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