Tennessee § 39-11-605 - Civil remedies unaffected.
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§ 39-11-605. Civil remedies unaffected.
The fact that conduct is justified under this part does not abolish or impair any remedy for the conduct that is or may be available in a civil suit. Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 1. Sentencing Commission Comments. This section creates a distinction between justifications for criminal and civil law. The defenses in this chapter apply only to criminal law and are not intended to affect civil liability. See also § 39-11-102(c) . Compiler's Notes. The sentencing commission terminated June 30, 1995. Sentencing Commission Comments have been retained, but do not reflect 1995 or subsequent legislation.
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