Causes of action accruing before January 1, 1956, shall not be affected by any different limitations provided in the code, but shall be subject to existing limitations. If the limitation is uncertain, the longest time prescribed for the commencement of an action in any form for such cause shall be allowed.
Code 1858, § 47; Shan., § 59a5; mod. Code 1932, § 10; modified; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 1-213.
Law Reviews.
Procedure in Contesting Life Insurance Policies (Aubrey F. Folts), 15 Tenn. L. Rev. 780 (1939).
Structure 2021 Tennessee Code
§ 1-2-101. Designation of Code
§ 1-2-102. Preservation of Enrolled Draft
§ 1-2-103. Effective Date of Code
§ 1-2-104. Repeal of Public and General Laws — Conflict With 1955 Acts
§ 1-2-106. Special Provisions Preserved
§ 1-2-107. Effect on Statutes of Limitations
§ 1-2-108. Effect on Criminal Offenses
§ 1-2-109. Prosecutions for Offenses and Penalties
§ 1-2-110. Continuation in Effect of Existing Laws
§ 1-2-111. Actions Commenced — Rights Accrued