Upon the filing of the bill, the court in term, or chancellor or judge in vacation, at chambers, shall appoint an administrator of the estate, upon such terms as the court, chancellor or judge may think best.
Code 1858, § 2213 (deriv. Acts 1841-1842, ch. 177, § 1); Shan., § 3947; Code 1932, § 8159; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 30-305.
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