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Terms Used In Tennessee Code 29-30-207

  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
  • Writ: A formal written command, issued from the court, requiring the performance of a specific act.

On the issue being found for the plaintiff, or in case of default, upon writ of inquiry, the jury shall ascertain the plaintiff’s damages for the seizure and detention, and judgment shall be rendered therefor with costs.