Tennessee § 54-12-129 - Service of writ — Acknowledgement.
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§ 54-12-129. Service of writ — Acknowledgement.
The writ shall be served at least ten (10) days before the time set for the hearing of the matter of the petition, but shall not be issued for or served upon any of the persons described in § 54-12-128 , who shall file with the clerk a statement in writing, signed by the party entering an appearance at the hearing and waiving any additional notice, or the service of the writ may be acknowledged. Acts 1919, ch. 193, § 18; Shan. Supp., § 1682a29; Code 1932, § 2843; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 54-1329.
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Section 54-12-129 ("Service of writ — Acknowledgement.") 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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