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Terms Used In Tennessee Code 54-12-129

  • signed: includes a mark, the name being written near the mark and witnessed, or any other symbol or methodology executed or adopted by a party with intention to authenticate a writing or record, regardless of being witnessed. See Tennessee Code 1-3-105
  • Writ: A formal written command, issued from the court, requiring the performance of a specific act.

The writ shall be served at least ten (10) days before the time set for the hearing of the matter of the petition, but shall not be issued for or served upon any of the persons described in § 54-12-128, who shall file with the clerk a statement in writing, signed by the party entering an appearance at the hearing and waiving any additional notice, or the service of the writ may be acknowledged.