Suits for the use and benefit of any county in this state against any delinquent officer or such officer's sureties, for moneys or funds due such county, shall be brought in the name of the state of Tennessee, for the use of the county for the benefit of which such suit may be brought.
Structure 2021 Tennessee Code
Chapter 1 - General Provisions
§ 5-1-101. Enumeration of Counties
§ 5-1-102. Jurisdiction Over Boundary Waters
§ 5-1-104. County Officers — Filling Vacancies
§ 5-1-105. Suits Against Counties
§ 5-1-106. Suits for Use of Counties
§ 5-1-107. Mandamus to Enforce County Duties
§ 5-1-108. Division Into Districts
§ 5-1-109. Continuation of Existing Districts
§ 5-1-110. District Maps and Boundaries
§ 5-1-112. Civil Districts Undisturbed by County Legislative Body Reapportionment
§ 5-1-113. Interlocal Cooperation With Municipalities
§ 5-1-117. Sober Ride Programs
§ 5-1-119. Power to Condemn Property
§ 5-1-120. Power to Regulate Stray Animals
§ 5-1-121. Enforcement of County Rules
§ 5-1-122. Exclusion of Agricultural Buildings
§ 5-1-123. General Sessions Court Empowered to Enforce County Rules
§ 5-1-124. County Hospitals — Authority to Enter Into Contracts and Agreements
§ 5-1-128. Sale of Surplus Property by Public Auction Includes Sale by Internet Auction
§ 5-1-131. Term Limits Relative to Persons Serving Without Compensation