Where the statute of limitations of another state or government has created a bar to an action upon a cause accruing therein, while the party to be charged was a resident in such state or such government, the bar is equally effectual in this state.
Code 1858, § 2783; Shan., § 4480; Code 1932, § 8607; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 28-114.
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