Tennessee § 7-3-504 - Service by mail.
Full text of Tennessee Tennessee Code Annotated § 7-3-504 — Service by mail., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7-3-504. Service by mail.
Service by mail of a citation or civil warrant upon the violator may be made by any employee of a metropolitan government, by any additional plaintiff, or the violator's attorney, or by any person authorized by statute. The person serving the citation or civil warrant by mail shall send, postage prepaid, a copy of the citation or civil warrant to the violator by registered, return receipt, or by certified, return receipt mail. Service by mail shall not be the basis for the entry of a judgment by default unless the record contains a return receipt showing personal acceptance by the violator or by the violator's authorized agent. Acts 1993, ch. 335, § 4. Cross-References. Certified mail in lieu of registered mail, § 1-3-111 .
Frequently Asked Questions About Tennessee § 7-3-504
What does Tennessee Code Annotated § 7-3-504 cover?
Section 7-3-504 ("Service by mail.") 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 § 7-3-504?
A common citation format is "Tennessee Code Annotated § 7-3-504" (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?
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How does Tennessee § 7-3-504 apply to my situation?
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