Actions for slanderous words spoken shall be commenced within six (6) months after the words are uttered.
Code 1858, § 2771 (deriv. Acts 1715, ch. 27, § 5); Shan., § 4468; Code 1932, § 8594; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 28-303.
Structure 2021 Tennessee Code
Title 28 - Limitation of Actions
Chapter 3 - Limitation of Actions Other Than Real
Part 1 - Miscellaneous Limitations
§ 28-3-102. Actions Against Personal Representative
§ 28-3-104. Personal Tort Actions; Actions Against Certain Professionals
§ 28-3-105. Property Tort Actions — Statutory Liabilities
§ 28-3-106. Recovery of Gambling Losses
§ 28-3-108. Actions Against Sureties of Collecting Officer
§ 28-3-111. Open Accounts of Merchants