Tennessee § 35-5-115 - Discovery proceedings for nonresidents.
Full text of Tennessee Tennessee Code Annotated § 35-5-115 — Discovery proceedings for nonresidents., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 35-5-115. Discovery proceedings for nonresidents.
IF a nonresident creditor holds indebtedness secured by residential real property that is located in this state and owned by a state resident, OR IF a nonresident trustee or agent is involved in foreclosure proceedings relative to residential real property that is located in this state and owned by a resident, THEN all discovery proceedings, including, but not limited to, the production of requested documents and the deposition of witnesses, shall be conducted in the county in which the residential real estate is located or in which the litigation is pending. The court in which such litigation is pending may make orders consistent with the purposes of this section to prevent undue burden on any party. Acts 2003, ch. 174, § 1.
Source: official Tennessee text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Tennessee § 35-5-115
What does Tennessee Code Annotated § 35-5-115 cover?
Section 35-5-115 ("Discovery proceedings for nonresidents.") 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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