Tennessee Code > Title 71 > Chapter 3 > Part 3 – Custody and Care of Dependent Children
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- Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
- Habeas corpus: A writ that is usually used to bring a prisoner before the court to determine the legality of his imprisonment. It may also be used to bring a person in custody before the court to give testimony, or to be prosecuted.
- Person: includes a corporation, firm, company or association. See Tennessee Code 1-3-105