Tenn. Code Ann. § 67-1-1605
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Precedence on docket
Official statutory text
In all cases, motions or suits in favor of the state shall have precedence over other causes on the docket of any of the courts. Code 1858, § 738; Shan., § 1051; Code 1932, § 1780; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 67-1604.
In all cases, motions or suits in favor of the state shall have precedence over other causes on the docket of any of the courts.
Code 1858, § 738; Shan., § 1051; Code 1932, § 1780; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 67-1604.
In all cases, motions or suits in favor of the state shall have precedence over other causes on the docket of any of the courts.
Code 1858, § 738; Shan., § 1051; Code 1932, § 1780; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 67-1604.
Status: in_force
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