2014 Tennessee Code
Title 29 - Remedies and Special Proceedings
Chapter 21 - Habeas Corpus
§ 29-21-110 - Issuance of writ -- Form -- Formal defects.
(a) If the petition show a sufficient ground for relief, the writ shall be forthwith allowed, and may be substantially as follows:
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(b) The writ of habeas corpus shall not be disobeyed for any defect of form, or misdescription of the plaintiff or defendant, provided enough is stated to show the meaning and intent of the writ.
(c) When the writ is allowed by a court in term, it is issued by the clerk, but in other cases the judge or chancellor issues the writ, signing it officially.
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