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Terms Used In Tennessee Code 40-14-108

  • Continuance: Putting off of a hearing ot trial until a later time.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.

A continuance because of too great excitement to the prejudice of the defendant shall be in the sound discretion of the court.