Tennessee Code 66-36-102 – Compliance with requirements
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Terms Used In Tennessee Code 66-36-102
- Action: means any civil action or binding dispute resolution proceeding for damages or indemnity asserting a claim for damage to or loss of commercial property caused by an alleged construction defect, but does not include any civil action or arbitration proceeding asserting a claim for alleged personal injuries arising out of an alleged construction defect. See Tennessee Code 66-36-101
- Claimant: means an owner, including a subsequent purchaser, tenant, or association, who asserts a claim against a prime contractor, remote contractor, or design professional concerning a construction defect. See Tennessee Code 66-36-101
- Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
If a claimant files an action without first complying with the requirements of this chapter, on motion by a party to the action, the tribunal having jurisdiction shall abate the action, without prejudice, and the action may not proceed until the claimant has complied with such requirements.