by admin | May 14, 2021 | Civil Procedure, Tennessee
In all actions at law or equity, the testimony of witnesses shall be taken pursuant to the Tennessee Rules of Evidence. Also, for good cause shown in compelling circumstances and with appropriate safeguards, the court may permit presentation of testimony in open court...
by admin | May 14, 2021 | Civil Procedure, Tennessee
The court for convenience or to avoid prejudice may in jury trials order a separate trial of any one or more claims, cross-claims, counterclaims, or third-party claims, or issues on which a jury trial has been waived by all parties. For the same purposes the court...
by admin | May 14, 2021 | Civil Procedure, Tennessee
When actions involving a common question of law or fact are pending before a court, the court may order all the actions consolidated or heard jointly, and may make such orders concerning proceedings therein as may tend to avoid unnecessary costs or delay.Tenn. R. Civ....
by admin | May 14, 2021 | Civil Procedure, Tennessee
If a plaintiff who has once dismissed an action in any court commences an action based upon or including the same claim against the same defendant, the court may make such order for the payment of costs of the action previously dismissed as it may deem proper and may...
by admin | May 14, 2021 | Civil Procedure, Tennessee
The provisions of this Rule 41 also apply to the dismissal of any counterclaim, cross-claim, or third-party claim.Tenn. R. Civ. P. 41.03
by admin | May 14, 2021 | Civil Procedure, Tennessee
(1) For failure of the plaintiff to prosecute or to comply with these rules or any order of court, a defendant may move for dismissal of an action or of any claim against the defendant.(2) After the plaintiff in an action tried by the court without a jury has...
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