Tennessee § 6-21-508 - Appeal from city judge's judgment.
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§ 6-21-508. Appeal from city judge's judgment.
Any person dissatisfied with the judgment of the city judge in any case or cases heard and determined by the city judge, may, within ten (10) entire days thereafter, Sundays exclusive, appeal to the next circuit court of the county, upon giving bond with good and sufficient security as approved by the city judge for such person's appearance or the faithful prosecution of the appeal; provided, that in prosecutions for violations of the city ordinances, the bond shall not exceed two hundred fifty dollars ($250). Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 9, § 3; Shan. Supp., § 1997a166; Code 1932, § 3563; Acts 1965, ch. 330, § 2; 1969, ch. 287, § 1; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2126. Cross-References. Appellate jurisdiction of circuit court, § 16-10-112 .
Source: official Tennessee text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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