2014 Tennessee Code
Title 29 - Remedies and Special Proceedings
Chapter 16 - Eminent Domain
Part 2 - Determination of Damages
§ 29-16-202 - Writ of inquiry of damages.
(a) After the requisite notice has been given, if no sufficient cause to the contrary is shown, the court shall issue a writ of inquiry of damages to the sheriff, commanding the sheriff to summon a jury to inquire and assess the damages.
(b) By consent of parties, or on application of the plaintiff, unless objection is made by the defendant, the writ of inquiry may be issued by the clerk, as of course, after service of notice, on which the sheriff will summon the jury.
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