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Tennessee Code Title 29. Remedies and Special Proceedings § 29-16-201

Current as of January 02, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

Notwithstanding law to the contrary, in any case where a governmental entity accidentally or negligently causes substantial property damage, the appraised value recorded by the assessor of property for the year in which the damage occurred, divided by the state approved appraisal ratio for the county, shall be admissible into evidence as to the value of such property if such property owner:

(1) Had no prior notice or knowledge that such damages would occur; and

(2) Did not have a reasonably current appraisal preexisting the date of the property damage.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Tennessee Code Title 29. Remedies and Special Proceedings § 29-16-201 - last updated January 02, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tn/title-29-remedies-and-special-proceedings/tn-code-sect-29-16-201/

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