Tennessee § 9-9-117 - State immunity preserved.
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§ 9-9-117. State immunity preserved.
Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as either waiving the immunity of the state of Tennessee from suit or as extending its consent to be sued, notwithstanding any other portion or portions of this chapter to the contrary. Acts 1937, ch. 165, § 15 (Williams, § 1811.26); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 9-919.
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What does Tennessee Code Annotated § 9-9-117 cover?
Section 9-9-117 ("State immunity preserved.") 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.
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