Every officer of such corporation who shall unlawfully be concerned in making such contract, or who shall unlawfully pay money upon the same to or for any person declared incapable in § 6-54-107, shall forfeit the amount so paid; and such officer shall be jointly and severally liable to an action for the same, which action may be prosecuted by any citizen of the corporation in its name.
Code 1858, § 1399 (deriv. Acts 1857-1858, ch. 7, § 1); Shan., § 1996; mod. Code 1932, § 3498; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-627; Acts 1983, ch. 388, § 3.
Structure 2021 Tennessee Code
Chapter 54 - Municipal Powers Generally
§ 6-54-101. Division Into Wards
§ 6-54-102. Redistricting Into New Wards
§ 6-54-103. Owning Real Estate Outside Limits
§ 6-54-104. Regulation of Electrical Work
§ 6-54-105. Regulation of Sale of Commodities
§ 6-54-106. Regulation of Powder Magazines
§ 6-54-107. Interest of Officer in Municipal Contracts Prohibited
§ 6-54-108. Penalty for Unlawful Interest of Officer
§ 6-54-109. Municipal Control of Utilities
§ 6-54-115. Exemption of Property From Seizure
§ 6-54-117. Construction of Entertainment Facilities
§ 6-54-123. Personnel Policies
§ 6-54-126. Zoning Limitations on Agricultural Land
§ 6-54-132. Wheel Immobilizers
§ 6-54-133. Design Review Commission — Authority — Members — Appeal of Decisions
§ 6-54-134. Sale of Surplus Property by Public Auction Includes Sale by Internet Auction
§ 6-54-135. Allowing Pet Dogs in Outdoor Dining Areas at Restaurants
§ 6-54-145. Stopping Addiction and Fostering Excellence (Safe) Act