Tennessee § 56-7-1204 - Payment by insurer — Subrogation.
Full text of Tennessee Tennessee Code Annotated § 56-7-1204 — Payment by insurer — Subrogation., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 56-7-1204. Payment by insurer — Subrogation.
In the event of payment to any person under the coverage required by this part, and subject to the terms and conditions of the coverage, the insurer making payment shall, to the extent of the coverage, be subrogated to all of the rights of the person to whom payment has been made, and shall be entitled to the proceeds of any settlement or judgment resulting from the exercise of any rights of recovery of the person against any person or organization legally responsible for the bodily injury or property damage for which payment is made, including the proceeds recoverable from the assets of an insolvent insurer. Payment by an insurer under the coverage required by this part shall not constitute a satisfaction of the liability of the party or parties responsible for the bodily injury or property damage under the financial responsibility laws of this state. Acts 1967, ch. 371, § 4; T.C.A., § 56-1151; Acts 1982, ch. 835, § 3. Textbooks. Tennessee Jurisprudence, 15 Tenn. Juris., Insurance, §§ 77, 141. Law Reviews. Made whole? (John A. Day), 36 No.2 Tenn. B.J. 28 (2000). Underinsured Motorist Coverage in Tennessee, 43 Tenn. L. Rev. 663.
Source: official Tennessee text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Tennessee § 56-7-1204
What does Tennessee Code Annotated § 56-7-1204 cover?
Section 56-7-1204 ("Payment by insurer — Subrogation.") 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.
How do I cite Tennessee § 56-7-1204?
A common citation format is "Tennessee Code Annotated § 56-7-1204" (Tennessee). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Tennessee law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Tennessee official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Tennessee attorney.
How does Tennessee § 56-7-1204 apply to my situation?
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