A general verdict, although it may not in terms answer every issue joined, is nevertheless held to embrace every issue, unless exception is taken at the term at which the verdict is rendered.
Code 1858, § 4247 (deriv. Acts 1851-1852, ch. 152, § 4); Shan., § 6085; Code 1932, § 10343; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 20-1318.
Structure 2021 Tennessee Code
Part 5 - Deliberation and Verdict
§ 20-9-501. Charge to Jury in Writing
§ 20-9-502. Verdict Applied to Good Count
§ 20-9-503. Scope of General Verdict
§ 20-9-504. Value Omitted From Verdict
§ 20-9-505. Verdict for Part of Property
§ 20-9-506. Time for Decision in Nonjury Cases