Tennessee § 24-9-102 - General sessions cases.
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§ 24-9-102. General sessions cases.
Discovery pursuant to Rules 26-37 of the Tennessee Rules of Civil Procedure, excluding physical and mental examinations under Rule 35 of such rules, may be taken in all civil cases pending in the courts of general sessions in the discretion of the court after motion showing both good cause and exceptional circumstances and pursuant to an order describing the extent and conditions of such discovery. Depositions of custodians of hospital and medical records may be taken in all cases pending before the judges of the courts of general sessions, under the same rules, regulations, and restrictions as in cases pending in the courts of record. Acts 1986, ch. 750, § 1; 1988, ch. 943, § 1. Compiler's Notes. For repeal of former section, see the Compiler's Notes under § 24-9-101 . Cross-References. Laws in conflict with court rules nullified, § 16-3-406 .
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Section 24-9-102 ("General sessions cases.") is part of the Tennessee Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Tennessee. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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