Rule 11.03 – Sanctions

If, after notice and a reasonable opportunity to respond, the court determines that subdivision 11.02 has been violated, the court may, subject to the conditions stated below, impose an appropriate sanction upon the attorneys, law firms, or parties that have violated...

Rule 29.1 – Closing Argument

(a) State’s First Closing Argument; Waiver.(1)State’s First Closing Argument. At the close of the evidence, the state has the right to make the first closing argument to the trier of facts.(2)Waiver. If the state desires that all closing argument be...

Rule 11.02 – Representations to Court

By presenting to the court (whether by signing, filing, submitting, or later advocating) a pleading, written motion, or other paper, an attorney or unrepresented party is certifying that to the best of the person’s knowledge, information, and belief, formed...

Rule 28 – Interpreters

The court may appoint an interpreter pursuant to section 3 of Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 42. Costs associated with an interpreter’s services shall be assessed pursuant to Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 42. All interpreter costs not covered by Supreme Court 42...

Rule 11.01 – Signature

(a) Every pleading, written motion, and other paper shall be signed by at least one attorney of record in the attorney’s individual name, or, if the party is not represented by an attorney, shall be signed by the party. Each paper shall state the signer’s...