Tennessee § 54-12-159 - Compensation to be fixed by monthly county court where no provision made.

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§ 54-12-159. Compensation to be fixed by monthly county court where no provision made.

If any services are required of any person under this chapter, and the rate of pay is not provided within this chapter, then the monthly county court shall fix the amount, or rate of pay in those cases. Acts 1919, ch. 193, § 112; Shan. Supp., § 1682a126; Code 1932, § 2941; modified; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 54-1359. Cross-References. Authority of the monthly county court, title 5. Body exercising jurisdiction of former monthly county court, § 54-12-102 .

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