Tennessee Statutes

§ 27-8-102 — Cases in which writ lies

Tennessee § 27-8-102

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Tenn. Code Ann. § 27-8-102 (2026).

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(a)Certiorari lies:
(1)On suggestion of diminution;
(2)Where no appeal is given;
(3)As a substitute for appeal;
(4)Instead of audita querela; or (5) Instead of writ of error.
(b)This section does not apply to actions governed by the Tennessee Rules of Appellate Procedure.

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Legislative History

Code 1858, § 3124; Shan., § 4854; Code 1932, § 8990; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 27-802; Acts 1981, ch. 449, § 2.

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