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Tenn. Code Ann. § 29-36-101 Waste by parol purchaser — Liability for rent
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Any person going into possession of land under a parol agreement to purchase, which agreement is subsequently avoided by the person, is liable for waste committed during the person's possession, as well as for reasonable rent.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 29-36-102 Trespass by railroad contractor
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Any railroad contractor the railroad contractor's agent or operatives, who wrongfully cuts down, appropriates, or otherwise injures or destroys any growing timber, or wood, or any fence rails, on ground not belonging to the railroad company, shall be liable in damages to the part…
Tenn. Code Ann. § 29-36-103 Defense of involuntary trespass
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It is a good plea to an action for trespass on land, that the defendant disclaims all title to the land, that the trespass was by negligence or involuntary, and that defendant tendered sufficient amount in satisfaction of the same before action brought.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 29-36-104 Death of owner of real property — Survival of right of action
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When any person entitled to sue for injuries to real property dies before commencing action, it shall be lawful for the personal representative of such party to sue and recover for the benefit of the deceased.