The accused shall be named as defendant, and the petition or complaint, except when filed upon the relation of the law officers of the state, district, county, or municipality, shall be verified by oath or affidavit, shall state the charges against defendant, with reasonable certainty, and be subject to amendment as in other actions.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-47-113
Form and contents of petition
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case State Ex Rel. Carney v. Crosby (2008)
Most recently applied in State Ex Rel. Carney v. Crosby (January 2008)
Acts 1915, ch. 11, § 5; Shan., § 1135a9; Code 1932, § 1885; T.C.A
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