Tennessee Statutes
§ 20-5-108 — Continuation of decedent's action
Tennessee·Title 20
(a)If the deceased had commenced an action before the deceased's death, it shall proceed without necessity of revivor.
(b)The damages shall go to the surviving spouse and next of kin free from the claims of creditors.
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Legislative History
Code 1858, § 2293; Shan., § 4028; mod. Code 1932, § 8238; Acts 1975, ch. 284, § 3; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 20-609.
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§ 20-1-102
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Defenses of executors sued separately§ 20-1-113
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