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Terms Used In Tennessee Code 8-8-217

  • Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.
  • Writ: A formal written command, issued from the court, requiring the performance of a specific act.

Any summons, writ, process or other proceeding in a civil action which was served in violation of § 8-8-216 is void.