The plaintiff may, however, prosecute the suit in the manner prescribed for poor persons, in which case the surety shall be bound only for the costs accruing up to the giving of notice.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 29-33-103, under Sureties on Bonds — Actions to Protect Interest.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 29-33-103
The plaintiff may, however, prosecute the suit in the manner prescribed for poor persons, in which case the surety shall be bound only for the costs accruing up to the giving of notice.