(a) Any person called on to testify commits perjury if that person testifies falsely.

Attorney's Note

Under the Tennessee Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:
ClassPrisonFine
class C misdemeanorup to 30 daysup to $50
For details, see Tenn. Code § 40-35-111

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Terms Used In Tennessee Code 67-5-1321

  • Person: includes a corporation, firm, company or association. See Tennessee Code 1-3-105
  • Testify: Answer questions in court.
(b) Any person failing to attend when summoned commits a Class C misdemeanor.