The writ of certiorari may be granted whenever authorized by law, and also in all cases where an inferior tribunal, board, or officer exercising judicial functions has exceeded the jurisdiction conferred, or is acting illegally, when, in the judgment of the court, there is no other plain, speedy, or adequate remedy. This section does not apply to actions governed by the Tennessee Rules of Appellate Procedure.
Code 1858, § 3123 (deriv. Const. 1834, art. 6, § 10); Shan., § 4853; Code 1932, § 8989; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 27-801; Acts 1981, ch. 449, § 2.
Structure 2021 Tennessee Code
Chapter 8 - Certiorari and Supersedeas
§ 27-8-101. Constitutional Basis
§ 27-8-102. Cases in Which Writ Lies
§ 27-8-104. Power of Circuit and Chancery Courts
§ 27-8-105. Power of General Sessions Judges
§ 27-8-107. Return to Circuit Courts
§ 27-8-108. Amount of Supersedeas
§ 27-8-109. Part of Judgment Involved
§ 27-8-111. Security for Costs
§ 27-8-113. Supersedeas on Pauper's Application
§ 27-8-114. Action After Refusal of Supersedeas
§ 27-8-116. Determination on Motion to Quash or Dismiss