In all cases of forcible entry and detainer, forcible detainer, and unlawful detainer, the judge of the court of general sessions trying the cause shall be authorized and it shall be the judge's duty to ascertain the arrearage of rent, interest, and damages, if any, and render judgment therefor if the judge's judgment shall be that the plaintiff recover possession.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 29-18-125
Monetary judgments for plaintiff
Applied in 2 court decisions — leading case Nashland Associates v. Shumate (1987)
Most recently applied in Gallatin Housing Authority v. Mahoganee Pelt (May 2017)
Acts 1903, ch. 42, § 1; Shan., § 5106a1; Code 1932, § 9261; impl. am
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