Tennessee § 57-10-101 - Proximate cause.
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§ 57-10-101. Proximate cause.
The general assembly hereby finds and declares that the consumption of any alcoholic beverage or beer rather than the furnishing of any alcoholic beverage or beer is the proximate cause of injuries inflicted upon another by an intoxicated person. Acts 1986, ch. 519, § 1. Law Reviews. One Too Many: Sellers, Servers Must Know “How Much Is Too Much” to Avoid Alcohol Related Injuries (Mike Faulk), 43 Tenn. B.J. 12 (2007). Selected Tennessee Legislation of 1986, 54 Tenn. L. Rev. 457 (1987).
Frequently Asked Questions About Tennessee § 57-10-101
What does Tennessee Code Annotated § 57-10-101 cover?
Section 57-10-101 ("Proximate cause.") 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 § 57-10-101?
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