Tennessee § 29-33-108 - Relief to surety on fiduciary bond.
Full text of Tennessee Tennessee Code Annotated § 29-33-108 — Relief to surety on fiduciary bond., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 29-33-108. Relief to surety on fiduciary bond.
Upon such petition and notice, the court may compel the principal to give other sufficient security, or counter security, to be approved by the court, or to deliver up the estate to the petitioner, or such other person as may be directed, and may make such other orders and decrees for the relief of the petitioner and better security of the estate as may be just and equitable. Code 1858, § 3673 (deriv. Acts 1813, ch. 119, § 5; 1829, ch. 15, § 2); Shan., § 5443; Code 1932, § 9605; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 23-2708. Textbooks. Pritchard on Wills and Administration of Estates (4th ed., Phillips and Robinson), § 597. Tennessee Jurisprudence, 7 Tenn. Juris., Contribution and Exoneration, § 9; 12 Tenn. Juris., Executors and Administrators, § 81.
Source: official Tennessee text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Tennessee § 29-33-108
What does Tennessee Code Annotated § 29-33-108 cover?
Section 29-33-108 ("Relief to surety on fiduciary bond.") 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 § 29-33-108?
A common citation format is "Tennessee Code Annotated § 29-33-108" (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 § 29-33-108 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.