If the bill is filed by the next of kin, or any of them, it shall be on behalf of all the distributees and heirs against the creditors, who may become defendants.
Code 1858, § 2212 (deriv. Acts 1841-1842, ch. 177, § 1); Shan., § 3946; Code 1932, § 8158; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 30-304.
Structure 2021 Tennessee Code
Title 30 - Administration of Estates
Chapter 1 - Executors and Administrators
Part 3 - Appointment by Chancery Court
§ 30-1-303. Bill Filed by Creditor — Parties
§ 30-1-304. Bill Filed by Next of Kin — Parties
§ 30-1-305. Appointment of Administrator
§ 30-1-307. Sale of Perishable Property
§ 30-1-308. Administrator Party to Court Proceedings
§ 30-1-309. Guardian Appointed for Minor