Tennessee § 56-2-608 - Discretionary continuances.
Full text of Tennessee Tennessee Code Annotated § 56-2-608 — Discretionary continuances., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 56-2-608. Discretionary continuances.
The court, in any action, suit or proceeding in which service is made in the manner provided in § 56-2-603 or § 56-2-604 , may, in its discretion, order a postponement that may be necessary to afford the defendant reasonable opportunity to comply with § 56-2-607 , and to defend the action. Acts 1955, ch. 2, § 3; T.C.A., §§ 56-334, 56-253.
Source: official Tennessee text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Tennessee Code Annotated § 56-2-608 cover?
Section 56-2-608 ("Discretionary continuances.") 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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