The jury, before proceeding to act, shall be sworn by the sheriff, fairly and impartially, without favor or affection, to lay off, by metes and bounds, the land required for the proposed improvement, and to inquire and assess the damages.
Code 1858, § 1336; Shan., § 1855; Code 1932, § 3120; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 23-1412.
Structure 2021 Tennessee Code
Title 29 - Remedies and Special Proceedings
§ 29-16-101. Power for Internal Improvements
§ 29-16-102. Incorporation of Chapter Into Other Laws
§ 29-16-103. Property of Corporations
§ 29-16-105. Notice of Petition
§ 29-16-106. Parties Defendant
§ 29-16-108. Constitution of Jury
§ 29-16-109. Qualifications of Jurors
§ 29-16-110. Substitution of Jurors
§ 29-16-111. Notice of Inquest
§ 29-16-113. Investigation by Jury
§ 29-16-115. Return of Jury's Report
§ 29-16-116. Confirmation of Report
§ 29-16-117. Setting Aside Report
§ 29-16-120. Operations Pending Appeal
§ 29-16-121. Preliminary Surveys
§ 29-16-122. Prerequisites to Occupation