2018 Tennessee Code
Title 24 - Evidence and Witnesses
Chapter 9 - Depositions
Part 2 - Uniform Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act
§ 24-9-203. Issuance of subpoena.

Universal Citation: TN Code § 24-9-203 (2018)
  • (a) A party may submit a foreign subpoena to a clerk of court in the county in which discovery is sought to be conducted in this state. The request for and issuance of a subpoena in this state under this part shall not constitute making an appearance in the courts of this state.

  • (b) When a party submits a foreign subpoena to a clerk of court in this state, the clerk, in accordance with the rules of court, shall promptly issue a subpoena for service upon the person to which the foreign subpoena is directed. The subpoena shall incorporate the terms used in the foreign subpoena and contain or be accompanied by the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all counsel of record in the proceeding to which the subpoena relates and of any party not represented by counsel.

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