Tenn. Code Ann. § 56-2-608
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Discretionary continuances
Official statutory text
The court, in any action, suit or proceeding in which service is made in the manner provided in § 56-2-603 or § 56-2-604 , may, in its discretion, order a postponement that may be necessary to afford the defendant reasonable opportunity to comply with § 56-2-607 , and to defend the action. Acts 1955, ch. 2, § 3; T.C.A., §§ 56-334, 56-253.
The court, in any action, suit or proceeding in which service is made in the manner provided in § 56-2-603 or § 56-2-604 , may, in its discretion, order a postponement that may be necessary to afford the defendant reasonable opportunity to comply with § 56-2-607 , and to defend the action.
Acts 1955, ch. 2, § 3; T.C.A., §§ 56-334, 56-253.
The court, in any action, suit or proceeding in which service is made in the manner provided in § 56-2-603 or § 56-2-604 , may, in its discretion, order a postponement that may be necessary to afford the defendant reasonable opportunity to comply with § 56-2-607 , and to defend the action.
Acts 1955, ch. 2, § 3; T.C.A., §§ 56-334, 56-253.
Status: in_force
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