Tennessee Code > Title 36 > Chapter 3 > Part 7 – Alienation of Affections
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Terms Used In Tennessee Code > Title 36 > Chapter 3 > Part 7 - Alienation of Affections
- Common law: The legal system that originated in England and is now in use in the United States. It is based on judicial decisions rather than legislative action.
- State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the several territories of the United States. See Tennessee Code 1-3-105
- Tort: A civil wrong or breach of a duty to another person, as outlined by law. A very common tort is negligent operation of a motor vehicle that results in property damage and personal injury in an automobile accident.