2017 Tennessee Code
Title 20 - Civil Procedure
Chapter 12 - Costs
§ 20-12-115. Actions for overflow of water.

Universal Citation: TN Code § 20-12-115 (2017)

In all suits for the recovery of damages occasioned by the overflowing of water by the erection of a dam for a grist or saw mill or other waterworks of utility, the plaintiff, if successful, shall be entitled to full costs, unless the plaintiff's damages do not exceed five dollars ($5.00), in which case the plaintiff shall not recover more costs than damages.

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