The court of action shall grant such continuance or continuances as may be necessary or proper to afford the defendant so served reasonable opportunity to make defense.
Code 1932, § 8674; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 20-228.
Structure 2021 Tennessee Code
§ 20-2-203. Use of Highways as Appointment of Agent for Process — Pre-Trial Discovery Depositions
§ 20-2-204. Death of Party After Appointment of Agent
§ 20-2-205. Service on Secretary of State
§ 20-2-206. Evidence of Service Through Secretary of State
§ 20-2-207. Continuances After Service by Agent
§ 20-2-211. Manner of Service on Secretary of State
§ 20-2-213. Other Methods of Service Unaffected
§ 20-2-216. Proof of Mailing by Secretary of State and Receipt by Defendant
§ 20-2-218. Causes of Action Limited
§ 20-2-220. Authority of Deputy and Assistant Secretaries of State
§ 20-2-222. Personal Jurisdiction Based Upon Enduring Relationship
§ 20-2-224. Service Outside the State
§ 20-2-225. Other Bases of Jurisdiction Unaffected — Jurisdiction Whenever Permitted by Constitution
§ 20-2-226. Service on the Secretary of State—collection of Fee