2010 Tennessee Code
Title 29 - Remedies And Special Proceedings
Chapter 20 - Governmental Tort Liability
Part 3 - Claims Procedure
29-20-305 - Action in circuit court generally General sessions court in certain counties.
29-20-305. Action in circuit court generally General sessions court in certain counties.
(a) If the claim is denied, a claimant may institute an action in the circuit court against the governmental entity in those circumstances where immunity from suit has been removed as provided for in this chapter; provided, that in counties having a population of more than six hundred thousand (600,000) according to the 1970 federal census or any subsequent federal census, an action under this section may also be instituted in the general sessions court.
(b) The action must be commenced within twelve (12) months after the cause of action arises.
[Acts 1973, ch. 345, § 15; T.C.A., § 23-3317; Acts 1981, ch. 527, § 3.]
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