18 chapters · 245 sections in this title.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 20-7-101 Grounds — Timing
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Continuances are regulated by this chapter, and may always be granted by the court, upon good cause shown, in any stage of the action.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 20-7-102 Consent of parties
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Any cause may be continued by mutual consent of the parties when approved by the court, or on sufficient cause shown by affidavit.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 20-7-103 Terms on which granted
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The court, in so entering or in granting continuances, may impose terms upon the party at whose instance the cause has been continued, by making the party pay costs, or otherwise, as may best further the progress of the cause and the ends of justice.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 20-7-104 Judgment for costs
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If a continuance is granted on payment of costs, the court shall enter judgment and award execution for the costs.
Death of party during continuance
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The death of a party shall not prevent a trial at the term at which the cause is revived.