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Title 29 - Remedies and Special Proceedings
Chapter 30 - Recovery of Personal Property
Part 1 - Action to Recover Personal Property
§ 29-30-103. Complaint or warrant -- Affidavit -- Exhibit.
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TN Code § 29-30-103 (2019)
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(a) The action to recover personal property shall be commenced by filing a complaint in the circuit or chancery court, or by causing a warrant to issue in the general sessions court.
(b) If the plaintiff's right of possession is founded upon a writing, a copy of the writing shall be attached as an exhibit to the affidavit.
(c) The complaint or warrant shall be sworn to, or have attached a sworn affidavit. The following facts shall be sworn to:
(1) That the plaintiff is entitled to possession of the described property and the reason plaintiff is so entitled;
(2) A description which reasonably identifies the property sought; and
(3) The value of the property.
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