The rules prescribed by the supreme court pursuant to § 16-3-402 shall not abridge, enlarge or modify any substantive right, and shall be consistent with the constitutions of the United States and Tennessee.
Structure 2021 Tennessee Code
§ 16-3-401. Supreme Court Rules of Practice
§ 16-3-402. Other Courts — General Rules of Practice
§ 16-3-403. Rules Not to Affect Substantive Rights — Consistency With Constitutions
§ 16-3-404. Effective Date of Rules — Approval of Rules by General Assembly
§ 16-3-405. Publication of Rules
§ 16-3-406. Laws in Conflict With Rules Nullified
§ 16-3-407. Additional or Supplementary Rules of Other Courts
§ 16-3-408. Courts — Facsimile Transmission of Documents — Rules and Procedures