Tenn. Code Ann. § 26-2-109
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Debtor deserting family - Property exempt in hands of spouse or children
Official statutory text
When a debtor absconds or leaves such debtor's family, the exempted property shall be set apart for the use of the spouse and family, and shall be exempt in the hands of the spouse or children. Acts 1978, ch. 915, § 14; T.C.A., § 26-213; Acts 1985, ch. 140, § 5.
When a debtor absconds or leaves such debtor's family, the exempted property shall be set apart for the use of the spouse and family, and shall be exempt in the hands of the spouse or children.
Acts 1978, ch. 915, § 14; T.C.A., § 26-213; Acts 1985, ch. 140, § 5.
When a debtor absconds or leaves such debtor's family, the exempted property shall be set apart for the use of the spouse and family, and shall be exempt in the hands of the spouse or children.
Acts 1978, ch. 915, § 14; T.C.A., § 26-213; Acts 1985, ch. 140, § 5.
Status: in_force
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