Tennessee § 54-12-130 - Publication for nonresidents, or those whose names or residences are unknown.
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§ 54-12-130. Publication for nonresidents, or those whose names or residences are unknown.
In case any such owner, lienholder or encumbrancer is a nonresident of the state, or the person's name or residence cannot be ascertained after diligent inquiry, and these facts are made to appear by affidavit filed, then publication shall be made for the owner, lienholder or encumbrancer for two (2) consecutive weeks in some newspaper of the county where the proceedings are pending, notifying the party or parties of the pendency and prayer of the petition, and to appear at the time set for the hearing on the petition, the last publication to be at least ten (10) days before the time set for hearing. Proof of publication may be made as provided by law in chancery cases, and those who are actual owners, lienholders or encumbrancers may be made to appear to the clerk by the affidavit of any person acquainted with the facts or by the averments of the petition if sworn. Acts 1919, ch. 193, § 19; Shan. Supp., § 1682a30; Code 1932, § 2844; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 54-1330.
Source: official Tennessee text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 54-12-130 ("Publication for nonresidents, or those whose names or residences are unknown.") 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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