TENNESSEE SMALL CLAIMS INFORMATION

Relevant Statutes:

Maximum Dollar Limit:

Locating Agent For Service:

Online Court Forms:

Service Of Process:

Hearing Date:

Attorneys:

Transfer:

Appeals:

Additional Information:

Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 16, Ch. 15, Part 5, Sections 501-505;
Title 16, Ch. 15, Part 7, Sections 712-735; Title 16, Ch. 15, Part 8,
sections 801-807; Title 16, Ch. 15, Part 9, Sections 901-905.

$15,000 ($25,000 in Shelby and Anderson Counties).

Division of Business Services, 312 8th Ave. North 6th Floor, Snodgrass Tower, Nashville, TN 37243; Phone: (615) 741-2286.

Unavailable.

Certified mail, sheriff, deputy or constable.

Set by the court.

Allowed.

Prior to the hearing, defendant may request transfer to Circuit Court with an affidavit detailing why a transfer is warranted.

Either party may file request for a new trial in Circuit Court within 10 days of judgment.

Equitable relief limited to restraining orders. No jury trial. No formal pleadings required.

NOTE: This page provides general information regarding filing a claim against an airline in the above state. For information regarding filing other types of claims in small claims court review the relevant statutes above, check with the court clerk in the appropriate county and/or consult an attorney. As fees may change, consult the court clerk or court website for the appropriate costs. This site is up-to-date as of the posting of this site in January 2006. Always check with the court clerk in the appropriate jurisdiction for the most up-to-date statutes and local rules as statutes and rules may change.