If no person will administer on the estate of a deceased plaintiff or defendant, the suit may be revived by or against the heirs of the decedent.
Code 1858, § 2849 (deriv. Acts 1809 (Sept.), ch. 121, § 3); Shan., § 4571; Code 1932, § 8696; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 20-605.
Structure 2021 Tennessee Code
Chapter 5 - Abatement and Survival of Actions
§ 20-5-101. No Abatement Where Cause Survives
§ 20-5-102. Actions Surviving Death of Party
§ 20-5-104. Revival by or Against Heirs
§ 20-5-105. Revival by or Against Successor in Interest
§ 20-5-107. Prosecution of Action by Representative or Surviving Spouse or Next of Kin
§ 20-5-108. Continuation of Decedent's Action
§ 20-5-111. Death of Beneficiary Before Action
§ 20-5-112. Death of Beneficiary During Action
§ 20-5-113. Damages Recoverable in Wrongful Death
§ 20-5-114. Death of Executor or Administrator