Tennessee § 66-19-206 - Retention of possession by sheriff.

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§ 66-19-206. Retention of possession by sheriff.

The sheriff, after seizing the property, shall retain possession of it until the termination of the action, unless bond and security are given in a penalty as prescribed by statute, payable to the plaintiff or complainant conditioned to abide by and perform the judgment of the court. Code 1858, § 3555 (deriv. Acts 1833, ch. 35, § 3); Shan., § 5318; mod. Code 1932, § 7966; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 64-1909.

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