§ 28-3-106 — Recovery of gambling losses

Actions to recover money or goods lost at any kind of gambling or betting, and paid or delivered: (1) If brought by the loser, shall be commenced within ninety (90) days next after such payment or delivery; (2) If brought for the use of the spouse, child or children, or next of kin, within twelve (12) months from the expiration of the ninety (90) days; (3) If by a creditor of the loser, within twenty-four (24) months from the end of the ninety (90) days.

Legislative History

Code 1858, § 2770 (deriv. Acts 1799, ch. 8, § 4); Shan., § 4467; Code 1932, § 8593; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 28-306.