2016 Tennessee Code
Title 29 - Remedies and Special Proceedings
Chapter 34 - Torts
Part 5 - Successor Corporation Asbestos-Related Liability Fairness Act
§ 29-34-507. Liberal construction of part -- Application of part.
(a) The courts of this state shall construe this part liberally with regard to successors.
(b) This part shall apply to all asbestos claims filed against a successor on or after July 1, 2013.
(c) This part shall also apply to any pending asbestos claims against a successor in which trial has not commenced as of July 1, 2013, except that any provisions of these sections which would be unconstitutional if applied retroactively shall be applied prospectively.
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