Tennessee § 28-3-106 - Recovery of gambling losses.
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§ 28-3-106. Recovery of gambling losses.
Actions to recover money or goods lost at any kind of gambling or betting, and paid or delivered: If brought by the loser, shall be commenced within ninety (90) days next after such payment or delivery; If brought for the use of the spouse, child or children, or next of kin, within twelve (12) months from the expiration of the ninety (90) days; If by a creditor of the loser, within twenty-four (24) months from the end of the ninety (90) days. Code 1858, § 2770 (deriv. Acts 1799, ch. 8, § 4); Shan., § 4467; Code 1932, § 8593; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 28-306. Cross-References. Gambling contracts, title 29, ch. 19.
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Section 28-3-106 ("Recovery of gambling losses.") 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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