Tennessee § 56-12-217 - Stay of proceedings — Default judgments.
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§ 56-12-217. Stay of proceedings — Default judgments.
All proceedings in which the insolvent insurer is a party in any court in this state shall be stayed sixty (60) days from the date an order of liquidation, rehabilitation, or conservation is final to permit proper legal action by the association on any matters relative to its powers or duties. As to judgment under any decision, order, verdict, or finding based on default, the association may apply to have the judgment set aside by the same court that entered the judgment and shall be permitted to defend against the suit on the merits. Acts 1988, ch. 1032, § 17. Collateral References. Validity, construction, and application of Uniform Insurers Liquidation Act. 44 A.L.R.5th 683.
Source: official Tennessee text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 56-12-217 ("Stay of proceedings — Default judgments.") 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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