Tennessee Code 66-29-152 – Claim of property by person claiming to be owner

(a) A person claiming to be the owner of property held by the treasurer may file a claim for the property in the format prescribed by the treasurer. The claimant shall verify the claim as to its completeness and accuracy.

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Terms Used In Tennessee Code 66-29-152

Apparent owner: means a person whose name appears on the records of a holder as the owner of property held, issued, or owing by the holder. See Tennessee Code 66-29-102
Owner: includes :
(A) A depositor, for a deposit. See Tennessee Code 66-29-102
Person: means an individual, estate, business association, public corporation, government or governmental subdivision, agency, instrumentality, or other legal entity. See Tennessee Code 66-29-102
Property: means tangible property described in §. See Tennessee Code 66-29-102
Treasurer: means the state treasurer. See Tennessee Code 66-29-102

(b) The treasurer may waive the requirement in subsection (a) to file a claim and pay or deliver property directly to any person if:

(1) The person receiving the property or payment is shown to be the same person as the apparent owner included on a report filed under § 66-29-123; and

(2) The treasurer reasonably believes the person is entitled to receive the property or payment.

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