Tennessee § 16-10-108 - Divorce — Adoption — Trustees.
Full text of Tennessee Tennessee Code Annotated § 16-10-108 — Divorce — Adoption — Trustees., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 16-10-108. Divorce — Adoption — Trustees.
The circuit court has concurrent jurisdiction with the chancery court to grant divorces, to authorize the adoption of children, to release testamentary and other trustees, and to appoint trustees in place of those released or dead, and also to decree, on petitions of trustees, by will or otherwise, for the sale of property, real or personal. Code 1858, § 4232 (deriv. Acts 1835-1836, ch. 19, § 4; 1835-1836, ch. 20, § 1; 1845-1846, ch. 194; 1847-1848, ch. 13); Shan., § 6070; Code 1932, § 10325; Acts 1951, ch. 202, § 40 (Williams, § 9572.52); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 16-508. Cross-References. Adoption, title 36, ch. 1. Appointment and removal of trustees, title 35, ch. 1. Divorce and annulment, title 36, ch. 4. Textbooks. Tennessee Jurisprudence, 9 Tenn. Juris., Divorce and Alimony, §§ 2, 18; 11 Tenn. Juris., Equity, § 28; 17 Tenn. Juris., Jurisdiction, § 22. Law Reviews. The Tennessee Court System — Circuit Court (Frederic S. Le Clercq), 8 Mem. St. U.L. Rev. 241. Cited: Davis v. Davis, 87 Tenn. 200, 10 S.W. 363, 1888 Tenn. LEXIS 53 (1889); Leach v. Cowan, 125 Tenn. 182, 140 S.W. 1070, 1911 Tenn. LEXIS 18 (1911); Rains v. Rains, 58 Tenn. App. 214, 428 S.W.2d 650, 1968 Tenn. App. LEXIS 295 (Tenn. Ct. App. 1968); In re Shumate, 39 B.R. 808, 1984 Bankr. LEXIS 5780 (Bankr. E.D. Tenn. 1984); Sizemore v. Sizemore, — S.W.3d —, 2007 Tenn. App. LEXIS 486 (Tenn. Ct. App. July 30, 2007).
Source: official Tennessee text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Tennessee § 16-10-108
What does Tennessee Code Annotated § 16-10-108 cover?
Section 16-10-108 ("Divorce — Adoption — Trustees.") 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 § 16-10-108?
A common citation format is "Tennessee Code Annotated § 16-10-108" (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 § 16-10-108 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.