When a right exists, but a demand is necessary to entitle the party to an action, the limitation commences from the time the plaintiff's right to make the demand was completed, and not from the date of the demand.
Code 1858, § 2780; Shan., § 4477; Code 1932, § 8604; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 28-102.
Structure 2021 Tennessee Code
Title 28 - Limitation of Actions
Chapter 1 - General Provisions
§ 28-1-102. Commencement at Time of Right to Make Demand
§ 28-1-103. Accrual of Agent's Liability to Principal
§ 28-1-104. Accrual of Principal's Liability to Surety or Endorser
§ 28-1-105. New Action After Adverse Decision — Contractual Limitations Periods
§ 28-1-107. Cases in Which Disability Not an Excuse
§ 28-1-108. Disability at Time of Accrual — Two or More Disabilities
§ 28-1-109. Suspension During Injunction
§ 28-1-110. Suspension Pending Administration of Estate
§ 28-1-111. Suspension During Absence From State
§ 28-1-112. Application of Foreign Statutes