Terms Used In Tennessee Code 8-27-908

  • Lawsuit: A legal action started by a plaintiff against a defendant based on a complaint that the defendant failed to perform a legal duty, resulting in harm to the plaintiff.

It is the intention of the general assembly that §§ 8-27-905 – 8-27-907 be used in lieu of application of the “made whole” doctrine for any recovery authorized under this part. Sections 8-27-905 – 8-27-907 apply to cases that have been settled when no lawsuit has been filed.