When any sole executor or administrator is plaintiff or defendant and dies, the suit may be revived by or against the executor, administrator de bonis non or other successor in the interest of the decedent.
Code 1858, § 2853 (deriv. Acts 1825, ch. 65, §§ 4, 5); Shan., § 4574; Code 1932, § 8699; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 20-616.
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