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Tenn. Code Ann. § 20-4-101 Transitory actions
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(a) In all civil actions of a transitory nature, unless venue is otherwise expressly provided for, the action may be brought in the county where the cause of action arose or in the county where the individual defendant resides. (b) If, however, the plaintiff and defendant both re…
Tenn. Code Ann. § 20-4-102 District in which tort arose
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When the plaintiff and defendant are both residents of the same county but reside in different districts within the venue of separate courts, a tort action may be brought in the court within the venue of the district where the cause of action arose, and the process may be served …
Tenn. Code Ann. § 20-4-103 Actions in rem
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In actions commenced by the attachment of property without personal service of process, and in cases where the suit is brought to obtain possession of personal property, or to enforce a lien or trust deed or mortgage, or where it relates to real property, the attachment may be su…
Tenn. Code Ann. § 20-4-104 Business office of party
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(1) For all civil actions, if the defendant is not a natural person, the action shall be brought in:(1) The county where all or a substantial part of the events or omissions giving rise to the cause of action accrued;(2) The county where any defendant organized under the laws of …