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Tennessee Code Title 29. Remedies and Special Proceedings § 29-6-117

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

(a) A substantially accurate description of the property to be attached, and its approximate value, shall be set forth in the bill or affidavit praying for the writ of attachment, and if in the bill of complaint, same shall be verified by the oath of the complainant, complainant's agent or attorney.

(b) The issuing officer shall look to but not be bound by such recitations.

(c) Lacking such description and valuation, the bond shall be in a penalty double the amount claimed by the plaintiff or complainant.

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