Notwithstanding any inconsistent law with respect to survival of civil actions, the three-year period for filing a civil action as provided by § 29-13-403(b) does not begin to run until:

(1) All moneys owing to the defendant under the terms of the contract have been paid to the attorney general and reporter; and
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Terms Used In Tennessee Code 29-13-404

  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Defendant: means a person who:
    (A) Is convicted of a crime in this state. See Tennessee Code 29-13-402
  • Escrow: Money given to a third party to be held for payment until certain conditions are met.
  • Reporter: Makes a record of court proceedings and prepares a transcript, and also publishes the court's opinions or decisions (in the courts of appeals).
(2) An escrow account has been established for the benefit of the defendant‘s victims.
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