The Roman numerals and Arabic figures are to be taken as part of the English language, and are always sufficient to express dates and amounts, unless otherwise imperatively directed by law.
Code 1858, § 53; Shan., § 64a; Code 1932, § 17; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 1-307.
Structure 2021 Tennessee Code
Chapter 3 - Construction of Statutes
§ 1-3-101. Repeals Not Retroactive
§ 1-3-102. Computation of Time
§ 1-3-103. Conflicts Within Code
§ 1-3-104. Tense — Gender — Number of Words
§ 1-3-105. Definition of Terms Used in Code
§ 1-3-106. Words of Joint Authority
§ 1-3-108. Code as Continuation of Existing Law
§ 1-3-109. Section Headings and Histories
§ 1-3-110. Severability of Code
§ 1-3-114. Eighteen-Year-Olds — Professional Responsibility
§ 1-3-115. Effect of Law Reducing Age Limit
§ 1-3-121. Cause of Action Under Chapter
§ 1-3-122. References to Committees of General Assembly That No Longer Exist