Tennessee § 28-1-116 - Extension during disaster.
Full text of Tennessee Tennessee Code Annotated § 28-1-116 — Extension during disaster., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 28-1-116. Extension during disaster.
In the event that a duly authorized member of the appellate judiciary enters an order declaring a disaster pursuant to the Tennessee supreme court rules, or the Tennessee rules of civil or appellate procedure, all applicable statutes of limitation and statutes of repose shall be extended in the counties subject to the order by the same number of days by which other applicable filing deadlines are extended. In the event an action could be properly filed in more than one (1) county, the deadline for that action shall be extended only in the county or counties in which a disaster is declared by the order. Acts 2008, ch. 725, § 1.
Frequently Asked Questions About Tennessee § 28-1-116
What does Tennessee Code Annotated § 28-1-116 cover?
Section 28-1-116 ("Extension during disaster.") 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.
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