Tennessee Code 8-47-118 – Application of chancery procedure
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Terms Used In Tennessee Code 8-47-118
- 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.
The proceedings under this chapter, whether in the circuit, chancery, or criminal courts, shall be conducted in accordance with the procedure of courts of chancery, where not otherwise expressly provided herein. All of such courts having cognizance of such proceedings are hereby given the full jurisdiction and powers of courts of equity with respect to such proceedings.