Tennessee § 16-1-108 - Vesting title by decree or clerk's deed.
Full text of Tennessee Tennessee Code Annotated § 16-1-108 — Vesting title by decree or clerk's deed., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 16-1-108. Vesting title by decree or clerk's deed.
Courts having jurisdiction to sell lands, instead of ordering parties to convey, may divest and vest title directly by decree, or empower the clerk to make title. Code 1858, § 4103 (deriv. Acts 1801, ch. 6, § 48; 1837-1838, ch. 176, § 1); Shan., § 5915; Code 1932, § 10114; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 16-108. Cross-References. Judgment for specific acts; vesting title, Tenn. R. Civ. P. 70. Textbooks. Gibson's Suits in Chancery (7th ed., Inman), §§ 301, 303, 306. Tennessee Jurisprudence, 16 Tenn. Juris., Judicial Sales, §§ 12, 38. Law Reviews. Quiet Title Actions in Tennessee, 15 Mem. St. U.L. Rev. 263 (1985). Cited: Davis v. Solari, 132 Tenn. 225, 177 S.W. 939, 1915 Tenn. LEXIS 16 (1915); Searight v. White Sewing Mach. Co., 140 Tenn. 50, 203 S.W. 330, 1918 Tenn. LEXIS 18 (1918); Roberts v. Roberts, — S.W.3d —, 2011 Tenn. App. LEXIS 197 (Tenn. Ct. App. Apr. 19, 2011).
Source: official Tennessee text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Tennessee § 16-1-108
What does Tennessee Code Annotated § 16-1-108 cover?
Section 16-1-108 ("Vesting title by decree or clerk's deed.") 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.
How do I cite Tennessee § 16-1-108?
A common citation format is "Tennessee Code Annotated § 16-1-108" (Tennessee). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Tennessee law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Tennessee official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Tennessee attorney.
How does Tennessee § 16-1-108 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Tennessee can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
Sources & Verification
Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed attorney in Tennessee.