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Tenn. Code Ann. § 29-31-101 Power to remove
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(a) The chancery court of a county in which a minor resides or the chancellor in vacation may remove the disabilities of minority; and the chancery court of any county, or the chancellor of such court in vacation, may remove the disabilities of minority of a nonresident minor of …
Tenn. Code Ann. § 29-31-102 Application — Process — Appearance to resist application
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(a) The application therefor shall be made in writing by the minor by next friend, and shall state the age of such minor and the names and places of residence of the minor's parents, and if the minor has no parents, the names and places of residence of two (2) of the minor's near…
Tenn. Code Ann. § 29-31-103 Defendants not required
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If such kindred unite in such application, or if the minor has no kindred within the prescribed degree, or the place of residence of such kindred is unknown to the minor or the next friend, it shall not be necessary to make any person defendant thereto; provided, that if any such…
Tenn. Code Ann. § 29-31-104 Hearing and decree — Specific purpose
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(a) The court, or chancellor in vacation, shall examine the application and the objections thereto, if any, and may hear testimony, by depositions or by viva voce, in reference thereto, and shall make such decree thereon as may be for the best interest of the minor. (b) If a decr…