All settlements in writing, made in good faith, for the composition of debts, shall be taken as evidence, and held to operate according to the intention of the parties, although no release under seal is given, and no new consideration has passed.
Code 1858, § 3790; Shan., § 5571; Code 1932, § 9742; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 24-707.
Structure 2021 Tennessee Code
Title 24 - Evidence and Witnesses
Chapter 7 - Admissibility of Evidence
§ 24-7-107. Settlements of Debts
§ 24-7-114. Testimony Before Committee of General Assembly Inadmissible
§ 24-7-115. Opinions as to Medical Findings
§ 24-7-116. Telephone Company Records
§ 24-7-125. Admissibility of Evidence of Other Crimes, Wrongs, or Acts — Conditions for Admission