Tennessee Code 7-81-403 – Fines for violation of ordinances – Lien of judgment
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Terms Used In Tennessee Code 7-81-403
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
The violation of any ordinance or law of the town shall be punishable by a fine not exceeding fifty dollars ($50.00), recoverable before the mayor of the town upon warrant issued as for the recovery of the debt before a judge of the court of general sessions. The judgment, when so recovered, shall constitute a lien on the realty of the defendant situate within the corporate limits of the town.