Tennessee § 9-2-124 Judgment against sheriff

Tennessee Statutes

§ 9-2-124 — Judgment against sheriff

Tennessee § 9-2-124

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Tenn. Code Ann. § 9-2-124 (2026).

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If it is made satisfactorily to appear to the court that the execution was placed in the hands of the sheriff, against whom the motion is made, and that such sheriff has failed to return the same, the court shall render judgment against the sheriff and the sureties of such sheriff for the amount due the state, or county, or common school fund, or other persons, for costs and the costs of the motion.

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If it is made satisfactorily to appear to the court that the execution was placed in the hands of the sheriff, against whom the motion is made, and that such sheriff has failed to return the same, the court shall render judgment against the sheriff and the sureties of such sheriff for the amount due the state, or county, or common school fund, or other persons, for costs and the costs of the motion.