Tennessee § 20-6-202 - Actions on bonds.
Full text of Tennessee Tennessee Code Annotated § 20-6-202 — Actions on bonds., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 20-6-202. Actions on bonds.
In actions upon penal bonds or other writings for the nonperformance of any covenant or agreement contained in the penal bonds or other writings, the plaintiff may assign as many breaches as the plaintiff deems proper, and verdict and judgment may be rendered for such of the breaches as the plaintiff may prove; or, if judgment is rendered for the plaintiff on demurrer or by default, a writ of inquiry of damages shall be awarded. Code 1858, § 2898; Shan., § 4619; Code 1932, § 8742; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 20-805.
Frequently Asked Questions About Tennessee § 20-6-202
What does Tennessee Code Annotated § 20-6-202 cover?
Section 20-6-202 ("Actions on bonds.") 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 § 20-6-202?
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