Tennessee Code 21-1-402 – Time decree becomes absolute without attachment
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Terms Used In Tennessee Code 21-1-402
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Service of process: The service of writs or summonses to the appropriate party.
In all other cases, a decree against a defendant without personal service of process who does not appear to defend is not absolute for three (3) years from the decree, unless a copy of the decree is served upon the defendant, in which case it becomes absolute if the defendant fails to come forward and make defense within six (6) months after service.