The court may, in proper cases, give exemplary damages, including reasonable attorneys fees, in favor of the defendant for the plaintiff's wrongful suing out of this possessory action or in the event that the plaintiff fails to prosecute the action after it has been instituted.
Structure 2021 Tennessee Code
Title 29 - Remedies and Special Proceedings
Chapter 30 - Recovery of Personal Property
Part 1 - Action to Recover Personal Property
§ 29-30-101. Action to Recover Personal Property
§ 29-30-104. Filing of Action — Process — Possessory Hearing — Procedure — Forms
§ 29-30-105. Restraining Order Against Defendant — Penalty for Violation — Form of Order
§ 29-30-106. Procedure to Expedite Action for Writ of Possession
§ 29-30-109. Execution of Appeal Bond