2021 Tennessee Code
Title 29 - Remedies and Special Proceedings
Chapter 36 - Waste and Trespass
§ 29-36-101. Waste by Parol Purchaser — Liability for Rent

Universal Citation: TN Code § 29-36-101 (2021)

Any person going into possession of land under a parol agreement to purchase, which agreement is subsequently avoided by the person, is liable for waste committed during the person's possession, as well as for reasonable rent.

Code 1858, § 3405 (deriv. Acts 1831, ch. 66, § 1); Shan., § 5160; Code 1932, § 9319; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 23-2901.

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