Tennessee § 56-12-217 Stay of proceedings - Default judgments

Tennessee Statutes

§ 56-12-217 — Stay of proceedings - Default judgments

Tennessee § 56-12-217

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Tenn. Code Ann. § 56-12-217 (2026).

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(a)All proceedings in which the insolvent insurer is a party in any court in this state shall be stayed sixty (60) days from the date an order of liquidation, rehabilitation, or conservation is final to permit proper legal action by the association on any matters relative to its powers or duties.

(b)As to judgment under any decision, order, verdict, or finding based on default, the association may apply to have the judgment set aside by the same court that entered the judgment and shall be permitted to defend against the suit on the merits.

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(a) All proceedings in which the insolvent insurer is a party in any court in this state shall be stayed sixty (60) days from the date an order of liquidation, rehabilitation, or conservation is final to permit proper legal action by the association on any matters relative to its powers or duties. (b) As to judgment under any decision, order, verdict, or finding based on default, the association may apply to have the judgment set aside by the same court that entered the judgment and shall be permitted to defend against the suit on the merits.