Except as otherwise provided, an application to the court under this part shall be by motion and shall be heard in the manner and upon the notice provided by law or rule of court for the making and hearing of motions. Unless the parties have agreed otherwise, notice of an initial application for an order shall be served in the manner provided by law for the service of a summons in an action.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 29-5-317
Application to be by motion — Notice — Service
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case Mitchell v. Owens (2005)
Most recently applied in Mitchell v. Owens (October 2005)
Acts 1983, ch. 462, § 16.
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