(a) When the petition has been competently drafted, and all pleadings, files and records of the case that are before the court conclusively show that the petitioner is entitled to no relief, the court may order the petition dismissed.
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Terms Used In Tennessee Code 37-1-309

  • Pleadings: Written statements of the parties in a civil case of their positions. In the federal courts, the principal pleadings are the complaint and the answer.
(b) In all other cases, the court shall grant a hearing as soon as practicable.
(c) The court shall issue such interlocutory order, including a stay of execution, as may be required.
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