Tennessee § 18-1-106 - Judgment index.
Full text of Tennessee Tennessee Code Annotated § 18-1-106 — Judgment index., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 18-1-106. Judgment index.
It is the duty of the clerk of the courts of record, and they are required, to keep a judgment index in which the name of each person, partnership, firm or corporation against whom a judgment or decree is rendered shall be entered under the proper alphabet or letter of the person, partnership, firm or corporation, giving the date, number of the cause and amount of the judgment. Each page of the index shall have five (5) columns, as follows: Name. Date. No. Cause. Amount. Two (2) sets of these columns may be on each page. Acts 1897, ch. 27; Shan., § 5852a2; Code 1932, § 10054; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 18-106. Cross-References. Cross index as to all parties in minute books and execution dockets, § 10-7-209 . Indexing of records, title 10, ch. 7, part 2. Textbooks. Gibson's Suits in Chancery (7th ed., Inman), § 642. Collateral References. 14 C.J.S. Clerks of Courts § 39; 21 C.J.S. Courts § 226; 49 C.J.S. Judgments § 128.
Frequently Asked Questions About Tennessee § 18-1-106
What does Tennessee Code Annotated § 18-1-106 cover?
Section 18-1-106 ("Judgment index.") 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 § 18-1-106?
A common citation format is "Tennessee Code Annotated § 18-1-106" (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 § 18-1-106 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.