Rule 10.01 – Caption – Names of Parties

by | May 14, 2021 | Civil Procedure, Tennessee

Every pleading shall contain a caption setting forth the name of the court and county wherein the action is filed or is pending, the title of the action, the file number, and a designation as in Rule 7.01. In the complaint the title of the action shall include the...

Rule 25 – Disability of Judge

by | May 14, 2021 | Criminal Procedure, Tennessee

(a) During Trial. Any judge regularly presiding in or who is assigned to a court may complete a jury trial if:(1) the judge before whom a jury trial has commenced is unable to proceed because of death, sickness, or other disability; and(2) the judge completing the...

Rule 24.1 – Juror Information

by | May 14, 2021 | Criminal Procedure, Tennessee

(a) Notetaking.(1)Notetaking Allowed. The court shall instruct jurors that they may take notes during the trial and deliberations.(2)Materials. The court shall provide suitable materials for this purpose.(3)Access to Notes. Jurors shall have access to their notes...