Tennessee § 54-12-220 - Appeal from order fixing assessment of benefits within five days — Other provisions applicable.
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§ 54-12-220. Appeal from order fixing assessment of benefits within five days — Other provisions applicable.
An appeal may be taken within five (5) days to the circuit court of the county from the order of the monthly county court fixing the assessment of benefits upon the lands in the same manner and time as provided in §§ 54-12-141 — 54-12-149 for appeals from the assessment of damages, including the provisions as to consolidating cases, making transcript, etc., and certifying to the monthly county court the action and doings of the circuit court. Acts 1919, ch. 193, § 60; Shan. Supp., § 1682a74; Code 1932, § 2888; modified; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 54-1420. Cross-References. Authority of the monthly county court, title 5. Body exercising jurisdiction of former monthly county court, § 54-12-102 . Collateral References. Appeal, who is “adverse party” entitled to notice of. 88 A.L.R. 439 .
Source: official Tennessee text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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