Selected Statutes of Interest to Tort Lawyers
Table of Titles and Chapters
Title 1: Codes and Statutes
Chapter 3 Construction of Statues
Title 4: State Government
Chapter 18 False Claims
Chapter 21 Human Rights
Title 8: Public Officers and Employees
Chapter 8 Sheriffs
Title 11: Natural Areas And Recreation
Chapter 1 Department of Environment and Conservation
Title 12: Public Property, Printing and Contracts
Chapter 4 Public Contracts
Title 16: Courts
Chapter 10 Circuit and Criminal Courts
Chapter 11 Chancery Courts
Title 20: Civil Procedure
Chapter 1 Parties to Action
Chapter 2 Process
Chapter 4 Venue
Chapter 5 Abatement and Survival of Actions
Chapter 7 Continuances
Chapter 9 Trial
Chapter 10 Additur and Remittitur
Chapter 11 Formal Defects in Proceedings
Title 22: Juries and Jurors
Chapter 1 Qualifications and Exemptions
Chapter 2 Selection and Attendance of Jurors
Chapter 3 Examination and Challenge of Jurors
Chapter 4 Compensation of Jurors
Title 23: Attorneys-at-law
Chapter 2 Rights and Duties
Chapter 3 Unauthorized Practice and Improper Conduct
Title 24: Evidence and Witness
Chapter 1 Witness and Privileged Communications
Chapter 2 Attendance of Witnesses
Chapter 4 Compensation of Witnesses
Chapter 5 Presumptions
Chapter 7 Admissibility of Evidence
Chapter 8 Lost Evidence
Chapter 9 Depositions
Title 27: Appeal and Review
Chapter 1 General Provisions
Chapter 2 Rehearing, Review New Trial
Title 28: Limitation of Actions
Chapter 1 General Provisions
Chapter 3 Limitation of Actions Other Than Real
Title 29: Remedies and Special Proceedings
Chapter 2 Statute of Frauds
Chapter 5 Arbitration
Chapter 11 Contribution Among Tort-feasors
Chapter 13 Criminal Injuries Compensation
Chapter 20 Governmental Tort Liability
Chapter 22 Hospitals' Liens
Chapter 24 Libel and Slander
Chapter 26 Medical Malpractice
Chapter 28 Products Liability Actions
Chapter 34 Torts
Title 36: Domestic Relations
Chapter 3 Marriage
Title 37: Juveniles
Chapter 1 Juvenile Courts and Proceedings
Title 39: Criminal Offenses
Chapter 11 General Provisions
Title 43: Agriculture and Horticulture
Chapter 28 Timber
Title 44: Animals and Animal Husbandry
Chapter 8 Fences and Confinement
Chapter 17 Dogs and Cats
Chapter 20 Equine Activities – Liability
Title 47: Commercial Instruments and Transactions
Chapter 18 Consumer Protection
Chapter 25 Trusts – Unlawful Restraint of Trade and Discrimination
Title 50: Employer and Employee
Chapter 6 Workers' Compensation
Title 55: Motor and Other Vehicles
Chapter 8 Operation of vehicles – Rules of the Road
Chapter 9 Equipment – Lighting Regulations
Chapter 10 Accidents, Arrests, Crimes and Penalties
Chapter 52 Child Bicycle Safety
Title 56: Insurance
Chapter 7 Policies and Policyholders
Chapter 8 Unfair Competition and Unfair or Deceptive Practices
Title 57: Intoxicating Liquors
Chapter 10 Alcohol-Related Injuries
Title 62: Professions, Businesses, and Trades
Chapter 5 Funeral Directors and Embalmers
Chapter 50 Limitations on Liability
Title 63: Professional of Healing Arts
Chapter 6 Medicine and Surgery
Title 68: Health, Safety, and Environmental Protection
Chapter 11 Health Facilities and Resources
Chapter 14 Hotels, Food Service Establishments, and Swimming Pools
Chapter 32 Blood Donations
Chapter 105 Blasting and Explosives
Chapter 114 Ski Area Safety and Liability
Chapter 120 Building Regulations
Title 69: Waters, Waterways, Drains, and Levees
Chapter 9 Boating Regulation
Title 70: Wildlife Resources
Chapter 7 Liability of Landowner to Persons Using Land
Title 71: Welfare
Chapter 5 Programs and Services for Poor Persons
Selected Statutes of Interest To Tort Lawyers
Table of Titles, Chapters and Parts
Title 1: Codes and Statutes
Chapter 3 Construction of Statues
Part 1 – Code Commission
1-3-103 Conflicts within Code
Title 4: State Government
Chapter 18 False Claims
4-18-101 Short Title
4-18-102 Chapter Definitions
4-18-103 Liability for violations
4-18-104 Investigation and prosecution
4-18-105 Prohibition against preventing employees from disclosing information – Violations – Remedies
4-18-106 Statute of limitations
4-18-107 Provisions are not exclusive – Liberal construction
4-18-108 Inapplicable to medical claims
Chapter 21 Human Rights
Part 1 – General Provisions
4-21-101 Purpose and intent
4-21-102 Chapter definitions
Title 8: Public Officers and Employees
Chapter 8 Sheriffs
Part 3 – Liability for Wrongs of Deputies
8-8-301 Liability for wrongs of deputies – Limitation
8-8-302 Suits against counties for wrongs of deputies
Title 11: Natural Areas And Recreation
Chapter 1 Department of Environment and Conservation
11-1-109 Violation of rules and regulations punishable as misdemeanor
Title 12: Public Property, Printing and Contracts
Chapter 4 Public Contracts
12-4-119 Authority of commissioner of finance and administration
Title 16: Courts
Chapter 10 Circuit and Criminal Courts
Part 1 – Jurisdiction and Powers
16-10-101 General jurisdiction
16-10-102 Criminal jurisdiction
16-10-103 Will contests
16-10-104 Restoration of citizenship
16-10-105 Arbitrations and agreed cases
16-10-107 Change of name – Legitimation
16-10-108 Divorce – Adoption – Trustees
16-10-109 Partition and sale of property
16-10-110 Abatement of nuisances
16-10-111 Equity powers
16-10-112 Appellate jurisdiction
Chapter 11 Chancery Courts
Part 1 – Jurisdiction and Powers
16-11-101 General powers
16-11-102 Jurisdiction of civil cases – Transfer to circuit court
16-11-103 Jurisdiction of equity cases
16-11-104 Proceedings in aid of execution
16-11-105 Suits by state against corporations
16-11-106 Boundary disputes
16-11-107 Suits on foreign judgments
16-11-108 Persons of unsound mind
16-11-109 Infants and guardians
16-11-110 Divorce proceedings – Adoptions
16-11-111 Partition or sale of property
16-11-112 Arbitration and agreed cases
16-11-113 Appointment of administrator
16-11-114 Venue of suits
Title 20: Civil Procedure
Chapter 1 Parties to Action
20-1-102 Indemnification of nominal plaintiff
20-1-103 Action on bond
20-1-104 Deserted wife as party
20-1-105 Expenses and loss of service incident to injury to child
20-1-107 Several liability on joint obligations
20-1-108 Joinder of defendants on joint and several obligations
20-1-109 Action in name used in instrument
20-1-110 Failure of recovery against joint defendants
20-1-111 Maintaining action after executor or administrator removes from jurisdiction
20-1-112 Defenses of executors sued separately
20-1-113 Separate judgments against executors
20-1-114 Addition of parties
20-1-115 Intervention in property action
20-1-116 Substitution of defendant in property action
20-1-117 Substitution for levying officer
20-1-118 Default judgment against levying officer
20-1-119 Comparative fault – Joinder of third party defendants
Chapter 2 Process
Part 1 – General Provisions
20-2-101 Summons from general sessions court
20-2-102 Security for costs and damages
20-2-103 Date of process shown – Penalty for violation
20-2-104 Issuance of process on Sunday
20-2-105 Service of process on Sunday on parties leaving jurisdiction
20-2-106 Process on Sunday generally prohibited
20-2-107 Process to other counties
20-2-108 Counterpart summons
20-2-109 Service on joint obligor on negotiable paper
20-2-111 Returns made with ink – Penalty for violation
20-2-112 Wrongful death action by other than personal representative pending – Service in civil action against estate
20-2-113 Long-arm statute – Service upon person in foreign country
Part 2 – Long-Arm Statutes
20-2-201 Foreign corporation subject to actions
20-2-202 Actions against unincorporated associations and nonresident partnerships
20-2-203 Use of highways as appointment of agent for process – Pre-trial discovery depositions
20-2-204 Death of party after appointment of agent
20-2-205 Service on secretary of state
20-2-206 Evidence of service through secretary of state
20-2-207 Continuances after service by agent
20-2-208 Actions against steamboat owners
20-2-209 Operation of watercraft in state as appointment of agent for process
20-2-210 Death of party after appointment of agent
20-2-211 Manner of service on secretary of state
20-2-212 Continuances
20-2-213 Other methods of service unaffected
20-2-214 Jurisdiction of persons unavailable to personal service in state – Classes of actions to which applicable
20-2-215 Service on secretary of state – Forwarding by registered or certified mail – Personal representative of deceased defendants – Time for appearance – Registered or certified mail refused
20-2-216 Proof of mailing by secretary of state and receipt by defendant
20-2-217 Extraterritorial personal service – Proof
20-2-218 Causes of action limited
20-2-219 Process under other laws not affected – Liberal construction
20-2-220 Authority of deputy and assistant secretaries of state
20-2-221 Definition of person
20-2-222 Personal jurisdiction based upon enduring relationship
20-2-223 Personal jurisdiction based on conduct
20-2-224 Service outside the state
20-2-225 Other bases of jurisdiction unaffected – Jurisdiction whenever permitted by constitution
20-2-226 Service on the secretary of state – Collection of fee
Chapter 4 Venue
Part 1 – Venue of Actions
20-4-101 Transitory actions
20-4-102 District in which tort arose
20-4-103 Actions in rem
20-4-104 Business office of party
20-4-105 Objection to venue
20-4-106 Venue of actions against foreign corporations
20-4-107 Real property – State or agency a party
Part 2 – Change of Venue
20-4-201 Cases in which venue changeable
20-4-202 One change for each side
20-4-203 Application for change
20-4-204 Allowance of change
20-4-206 Court to which changed – Special venire
20-4-207 Costs of change
20-4-208 Incompetency of judge
20-4-209 Transmission of records
20-4-210 Expense of transmitting records
20-4-211 Expenses relating to jury
Chapter 5 Abatement and Survival of Actions
20-5-101 No abatement where cause survices
20-5-102 Actions surviving death of party
20-5-103 Causes surviving death of tort-feasor
20-5-104 Revival by or against heirs
20-5-105 Revival by or against successor in interest
20-5-106 Injury resulting in death – Succession to cause of action – Beneficiary who is minor or legally incompetent
20-5-107 Prosecution of action by representative or surviving spouse or next of kin
20-5-108 Continuation of decedent's action
20-5-110 Action for death of spouse
20-5-111 Death of beneficiary before action
20-5-112 Death of beneficiary during action
20-5-113 Damages recoverable in wrongful death
20-5-114 Death of executor or administrator
20-5-116 Party substituted in reviver
20-5-117 Death of nominal plaintiff
20-5-120 Automobile liability insurance carrier negligent in failing to settle claim against insured – Survival of action – Assignment of right of action for benefit of creditors
Chapter 7 Continuances
20-7-101 Grounds – Timing
20-7-102 Consent of parties
20-7-103 Terms on which granted
20-7-104 Judgment for costs
20-7-105 Death of party during continuance
20-7-106 Member of general assembly as attorney, party, or witness in case
Chapter 9 Trial
Part 1 – Recording
20-9-101 Appointment of court reporter
20-9-103 Compensation of court reporter
20-9-104 Tape recording of proceedings
Part 2 – Jurors
20-9-201 Calling names of jurors
20-9-202 Delays in trial – Other business
20-9-203 Disability of juror
Part 3 – Arguments
20-9-301 Opening statements – Right of parties to make
20-9-302 Declaration may be read to jury
20-9-303 Demonstrative evidence permitted in argument
20-9-304 Monetary value of pain and suffering permitted in argument
Part 4 – Dismissal
20-9-401 Dismissal against part of defendants
Part 5 – Deliberation and Verdict
20-9-501 Charge to jury in writing
20-9-502 Verdict applied to good count
20-9-503 Scope of general verdict
20-9-504 Value omitted from verdict
20-9-505 Verdict for part of property
20-9-506 Time for decision in nonjury cases
20-9-508 Poll of jury on request
20-9-509 Poll of jury in open court – Persons present
20-9-510 Submission of exhibits to jury
Chapter 10 Additur and Remittitur
20-10-101 Additur
20-10-102 Remittitur
20-10-103 Remittitur under protest – Review by Supreme Court
Chapter 11 Formal Defects in Proceedings
20-11-103 Defective verdict
20-11-108 General sessions court proceedings on appeal
20-11-109 Copy of lost paper
Title 22: Juries and Jurors*
Chapter 1 Qualifications and Exemptions [To be named 1/1/09]*
Part 1 – [To be named]*
22-1-101 Basic qualifications
22-1-101 [To be named 1/1/09]*
22-1-102 Excluded persons
22-1-102 [To be named 1/1/09]*
22-1-103 Occupational and disability exemptions
22-1-103 [To be named 1/1/09]*
22-1-104 Excuse from service
22-1-104 [To be named 1/1/09]*
22-1-105 Disqualification by interest or relationship
22-1-105 [To be named 1/1/09]*
22-1-106 Discharge of unqualified jurors
22-1-106 [To be named 1/1/09]*
22-1-107 Exemption from process
Chapter 2 Selection and Attendance of Jurors [To be named 1/1/09]*
Part 1 – [To be named]
22-2-101 Application of Chapter [To be named]
22-2-101 [To be named 1/1/09]*
22-2-102 Unlawful acts – Penalties [To be named]
22-2-102 [To be named 1/1/09]*
Part 2 – [To be named]
22-2-201 Establishment – Appointment – Qualifications – Compensation – Number
22-2-201 [To be named 1/1/09]*
22-2-202 Appointment of chair – Members' terms – Vacancies – Removal – Quorum
22-2-203 Oath of members
22-2-204 Clerk
Part 3 – [To be named]
22-2-301 Purchase of jury book and box – Custodian
22-2-301 [To be named 1/1/09]*
22-2-302 Selection of names for jury list – Jury book –Jury box
22-2-302 [To be named 1/1/09]*
22-2-303 Counties having courts in two places – Separate records
22-2-303 [To be named 1/1/09]*
22-2-304 Selection of names for jury service
22-2-304 [To be named 1/1/09]*
22-2-305 Summoning jurors
22-2-305 [To be named 1/1/09]*
22-2-306 Publication of jury list – Copies
22-2-306 [To be named 1/1/09]*
22-2-307 Attendance of jurors
22-2-307 [To be named 1/1/09]*
22-2-308 Impaneling juries – Additional jurors
22-2-308 [To be named 1/1/09]*
22-2-309 Replenishing the jury book and jury box – Method in Shelby County
22-2-309 [To be named 1/1/09]*
22-2-310 Irregularities – Investigation by judge
22-2-310 [To be named]
22-2-311 Selection of panel and additional jurors by court
22-2-311 [To be named 1/1/09]*
22-2-312 Discharge during trial
22-2-312 [To be named 1/1/09]*
22-2-313 Validity unaffected by irregularities unless exceptions taken
22-2-313 [To be named 1/1/09]*
22-2-314 Limitation on jury service in Shelby County
22-2-314 [To be named 1/1/09]*
22-2-315 Postponement of jury service
22-2-315 [To be named]*
22-2-316 [To be named]*
Chapter 3 Examination and Challenge of Jurors [To be named 1/1/09]* 91
22-3-101 Absolute right of parties to examine
22-3-101 [To be named 1/1/09]*
22-3-102 Challenge for general causes of incompetency
22-3-102 [To be named 1/1/09]*
22-3-103 Challenge for interest or recent prior service
22-3-103 [To be named 1/1/09]*
22-3-104 Challenge for drunkenness [To be named]
22-3-104 [To be named 1/1/09]*
22-3-105 Peremptory challenges – Effect of consolidation of cases
Chapter 4 Compensation of Jurors [To be named 1/1/09]*
22-4-101 Per diem and travel allowance
22-4-101 [To be named 1/1/09]*
22-4-102 Board and lodgings
22-4-102 [To be named 1/1/09]*
22-4-103 Tales jurors
22-4-103 [To be named 1/1/09]*
22-4-104 Probate of attendance
22-4-104 [To be named 1/1/09]*
22-4-105 Certification of list to county clerk
22-4-105 [To be named 1/1/09]*
22-4-106 Issuance of warrants
22-4-106 [To be named 1/1/09]*
22-4-107 Receipt of warrants for taxes
22-4-107 [To be named 1/1/09]*
22-4-108 Absence from employment – Amount of compensation
22-4-109 Donation of juror reimbursement to criminal injuries compensation fund
Title 23: Attorneys-at-law
Chapter 2 Rights and Duties
23-2-102. Lien on right of action
23-2-103. Lien on action begun before employment
23-2-105. Service of subpoenas
Chapter 3 Unauthorized Practice and Improper Conduct
Part 1 – General Provisions
23-3-103 Unlawful practice prohibited – Penalty
23-3-104 Unlawful division of fees – Penalties
23-3-105 Privileged communications
23-3-106 Testimony as to interests transferred pending action
23-3-109 Advertised fee as basis for court award for services
Title 24: Evidence and Witness
Chapter 1 Witness and Privileged Communications
Part 2 – Privileged Communications
24-1-201 Husband and wife
24-1-202 Transactions with mentally incompetent party
24-1-203 Transactions with decedent or ward – Dead man's statute
24-1-206 Clergy – Communications confidential – Waiver – Misdemeanor offense
24-1-207 Communications between psychiatrist and patient
24-1-208 Persons gathering information for publication or broadcast – Disclosure
24-1-209 Communication between attorney and private detective privileged
24-1-210 Interpreters – Dual party relay operators
24-1-211 Deaf persons – Providing oral or deaf sign language interpreters in administrative and judicial proceedings
Chapter 2 Attendance of Witnesses
24-2-101 Duty to attend
24-2-102 Penalty for failure to appear
24-2-103 Scire facias by circuit court
24-2-104 Scire facias by general sessions judge
24-2-105 Privilege against process
24-2-106 Proceedings against witness on scire facias
24-2-107 Subpoenas – Conflicts with Rules of Civil Procedure
24-2-108 Language required in subpoena
Chapter 4 Compensation of Witnesses
24-4-101 Basic per diem and mileage
24-4-102 Witness residing outside county
24-4-103 Witness before general sessions judge
24-4-104 Maximum number of appearances compensated
24-4-105 Settlement of case
24-4-106 Probate of attendance – Immediate payment – Travel advances in criminal cases
24-4-107 Recovery from successful party
Chapter 5 Presumptions
24-5-110 Determinations of status by federal officers
24-5-111 Negligence of bailee
24-5-112 Continuance of reproductive capacity – Rebuttable presumption
24-5-113 Medical, hospital or doctor bills – Prima facie evidence of necessity and reasonableness
24-5-114 Repair bills
Chapter 7 Admissibility of Evidence
24-7-112 Tests to determine parentage – Admissibility in evidence – Costs
24-7-113 Voluntary acknowledgment of paternity
24-7-115 Opinions as to medical findings
24-7-116 Telephone company records
24-7-118 DNA analysis – Admissibility in evidence
24-7-119 Introduction of reproduction in place of original
24-7-121 Child support payment records
24-7-122 Medical Records
Chapter 8 Lost Evidence
24-8-101 Affidavit of loss
24-8-102 Instrument in possession of adverse party
24-8-109 Lost records
24-8-110 Retaking lost depositions
Chapter 9 Depositions
24-9-101 Deponents exempt from subpoena to trial but subject to subpoena to deposition
24-9-102 General sessions cases
24-9-103 Depositions for use in foreign courts
24-9-104 Commissions to take depositions
24-9-135 Persons before whom depositions to be taken
24-9-136 Persons before whom depositions not to be taken
Title 27: Appeal and Review
Chapter 1 General Provisions
27-1-113 Findings of fact – Scope of review
27-1-120 Reasons for reversal furnished trial court
27-1-122 Damages for frivolous appeal
Chapter 2 Rehearing, Review New Trial
27-2-101 Number of new trials in jury cases
Title 28: Limitation of Actions
Chapter 1 General Provisions
28-1-101 "Action" defined
28-1-102 Commencement at time of right to make demand
28-1-103 Accrual of agent's liability to principal
28-1-104 Accrual of principal's liability to surety or endorser
28-1-105 New action after adverse decision – Contractual limitations periods
28-1-106 Persons under disability on accrual of right
28-1-107 Cases in which disability not an excuse
28-1-108 Disability at time of accrual – Two or more disabilities
28-1-109 Suspension during injunction
28-1-110 Suspension pending administration of estate
28-1-111 Suspension during absence from state
28-1-112 Application of foreign statutes
28-1-113 Actions by state
28-1-114 Counterclaim or third party complaint
28-1-115 Dismissed federal court actions
28-1-116 [To be named]*
Chapter 3 Limitation of Actions Other Than Real
Part 1 – Miscellaneous Limitations
28-3-101 Scope of Chapter
28-3-102 Actions against personal representative
28-3-103 Slander actions
28-3-104 Personal tort actions
28-3-105 Property tort actions – Statutory liabilities
28-3-109 Rent – Official misconduct – Contracts not otherwise covered – Title insurance – Demand notes
28-3-110 Actions on public officers' and fiduciary bonds – Actions not otherwise covered
28-3-114 Actions for faulty surveying – Limitation of action
Part 2 – Limitations on Actions for Defective Improvement of Real Estate
28-3-201 Definitions
28-3-202 Limitation of actions
28-3-203 Injury during fourth year after completion – Limitation of action
28-3-204 Periods otherwise fixed not extended – New cause of action not created
28-3-205 Limitation not defense for party in possession, guilty of fraud, or who conceals cause of action
Title 29: Remedies and Special Proceedings
Chapter 2 Statute of Frauds
29-2-101 Writing required for action
Chapter 5 Arbitration
Part 1 – General Provisions
29-5-101 Subjects of arbitration
29-5-102 Scope of submission
29-5-103 Parties entitled to submit
29-5-104 Contents of agreement – Court of entry
29-5-105 Entry of agreement – Order of submission
29-5-106 Irrevocability of submission
29-5-107 Notice of hearing – Continuances
29-5-108 Failure of parties to appear
29-5-109 Evidence and witnesses
29-5-110 Umpire
29-5-111 Time of filing award
29-5-112 Transmission of award to court
29-5-113 Time of action on award
29-5-114 Rejection or recommittal
29-5-115 Modification of award
29-5-116 Compensation of arbitrators and umpire
29-5-117 Costs
29-5-118 Judgment on award
29-5-119 Common law awards
Part 3 – Uniform Arbitration Act
29-5-301 Short title – "Court" defined
29-5-302 Agreements to submit to arbitration – Jurisdiction
29-5-303 Order for arbitration – Stay of arbitration proceeding – Effect of other proceedings involving issues subject to arbitration
29-5-304 Appointment of arbitrators
29-5-305 Exercise of arbitrators' powers
29-5-306 Conduct of hearings
29-5-307 Right to representation by attorney
29-5-308 Subpoenas – Depositions – Fees
29-5-309 Award
29-5-310 Modification of award
29-5-311 Expenses and fees
29-5-312 Confirmation of award
29-5-313 Vacation of award
29-5-314 Grounds and procedure for modification of award
29-5-315 Entry and enforcement of judgment – Costs
29-5-316 Contents of judgment roll
29-5-317 Application to be by motion – Notice – Service
29-5-318 Venue of initial application
29-5-319 Appeal
29-5-320 Construction of part
Chapter 11 Contribution Among Tort-feasors
29-11-101 Short title
29-11-102 Right of contribution among tort-feasors – Exceptions – Subrogation – Indemnity
29-11-103 Determination of proportionate share of shared liability
29-11-104 Enforcement of contribution – Procedure – Limitation
29-11-105 Effect of release or covenant not to sue upon liability of other tort-feasors
29-11-106 Construction of Chapter
Chapter 13 Criminal Injuries Compensation
Part 1 – General Provisions
29-13-104 Offenses to which compensation applies
29-13-109 Claims; award; determination
29-13-108 Claims; procedure
29-13-113 Subrogation
Chapter 20 Governmental Tort Liability
Part 1 – General Provisions
29-20-101 Title
29-20-102 Chapter definitions 141
29-20-103 Application of Chapter
29-20-104 Applicability of other laws
29-20-105 Inverse condemnation not affected
29-20-106 Workers' compensation not affected
29-20-107 Definition of government employee for tort liability purposes
29-20-108 Immunity of emergency communications district boards – Exception
29-20-109 Immunity of local education agency employees from asbestos-related liability
29-20-110 Annual report
29-20-111 No employee liability for attempts to maintain order in judicial proceedings
Part 2 – Removal of Immunity
29-20-201 General rule of immunity from suit — Exception
29-20-202 Removal of immunity for injury from negligent operation of motor vehicles – Exceptions
29-20-203 Removal of immunity for injury from unsafe streets and highways – Notice required
29-20-204 Removal of immunity for injury from dangerous structures – Exception – Notice required
29-20-205 Removal of immunity for injury caused by negligent act or omission of employees – Exceptions – Immunity for year 2000 computer calculation errors
29-20-206 Construction of Chapter as to liability – Effect of removal of immunity
29-20-207 Liability for injury arising out of the provision of emergency services
Part 3 – Claims Procedure
29-20-303 Failure to comply with notice requirements
29-20-304 Approval or denial of claim – Period for answering claim, action or suit
29-20-305 Action in circuit court generally – General sessions court in certain counties
29-20-306 Bond for costs or pauper's oath
29-20-307 Exclusive jurisdiction – No jury
29-20-308 Venue of actions
29-20-309 Settlement of actions
29-20-310 Determinations to be made by court – Restrictions on claims against employees – Medical malpractice – Immunity indemnification and insurability of local government employees
29-20-311 Judgment over limits of insurance policy prohibited
29-20-312 Payment of claims
29-20-313 Claim of immunity by employee – Multiple defendants
Part 4 – Funding and Insurance
29-20-401 Creation of reserve or special fund – Pooling agreements with other governmental entities – Election to self-insurer
29-20-402 Authority to levy tax
29-20-403 Liability insurance authorized – Compensation for injury – Limits – Limits of liability for self-insuring entities
29-20-404 Waiver of immunity or liability limits – Liabilities arising under federal law
29-20-405 Construction of liability insurance policy not in compliance with law
29-20-406 Liability insurance for employees and sheriffs authorized
29-20-407 Authorization for purchase of insurance without bidding
29-20-408 Catastrophic injuries fund commission created
Chapter 22 Hospitals' Liens
29-22-101 Lien created – Application – Priority
29-22-102 Perfecting lien – Filing and notice – Contesting – Effect of settlement or payment
29-22-103 Duties of circuit court clerk – Hospital lien book – Fee
29-22-104 Impairment of lien – Damages
29-22-105 Release of lien – Fee
29-22-106 Lienholder not to be named on checks or drafts
29-22-107 Limitations on hospital
Chapter 24 Libel and Slander
29-24-101 Charge of adultery or fornication
29-24-102 Costs on nominal recovery
29-24-103 Notice of action against periodical – Effect of retraction
29-24-104 Broadcasting stations
29-24-105 Commercial printers and printing
establishments relieved of liability for libel under certain conditions
Chapter 26 Medical Malpractice
Part 1 – General Provisions
29-26-115 Claimant's burden in malpractice action – Expert testimony – Presumption of negligence – Jury instructions
29-26-116 Statute of limitations – Counterclaim for damages
29-26-117 Plaintiff's demand for specific sum inadmissible during trial
29-26-118 Proving inadequacy of consent
29-26-119 Damages
29-26-120 Attorneys' fees
29-26-121 [To be named]*
29-26-122 [To be named]*
Part 2 – Therapist Sexual Misconduct Victims Compensation
29-26-201 Short title
29-26-202 Intent
29-26-203 Definitions
29-26-204 Elements
29-26-205 Exceptions
29-26-206 Employer liability
29-26-207 Evidence of sexual conduct
29-26-208 Statute of limitations
29-26-209 Damages
29-26-210 Construction
Chapter 28 Products Liability Actions
29-28-101 Short title
29-28-102 Definitions
29-28-103 Limitation of actions – Exception
29-28-104 Compliance with government standards – Rebuttable presumption
29-28-105 Determination of defective or dangerous condition
29-28-106 Seller's liability
29-28-107 Complaint – Statement of damages
29-28-108 Product altered or abnormally used
Chapter 34 Torts
Part 1 – Generally – Privity
29-34-101 Express consent required for settlements
29-34-102 Rescission of fraudulent or erroneous settlements
29-34-104 Privity not required
Part 2 – Tort Liability
29-34-201 Injuries suffered in committing or attempting to commit felony on property of another – Recovery barred – Scope of immunity for one injuring a perpetrator of a criminal offense
Title 36: Domestic Relations
Chapter 3 Marriage
Part 4 – Breach of Marriage Contract
36-3-401 Proof of Contract
36-3-402 Plaintiff's testimony – Corroboration required
36-3-403 Questions considered in determining damages
36-3-404 Measure of damages when defendant over sixty years of age
36-3-405 Joinder with other actions prohibited
Title 37: Juveniles
Chapter 1 Juvenile Courts and Proceedings
Part 6 – Child Sexual Abuse
37-1-612 Confidential or privileged information; access to records; rules and regulations; anonymity of reporters
Title 39: Criminal Offenses
Chapter 11 General Provisions
Part 6 – Justification Excluding Criminal Responsibility
39-11-611 Self-Defense
39-11-622 Justification for use of force – Exceptions – Immunity from civil liability
Title 43: Agriculture and Horticulture
Chapter 28 Timber
Part 3 – Branding of Timber
43-28-312 Cutting timber from property of another – Civil liability
Title 44: Animals and Animal Husbandry
Chapter 8 Fences and Confinement
Part 4 – Running at Large
44-8-413 Civil liability for injury caused by dogs
Chapter 17 Dogs and Cats
Part 2 – Dogs Killing Livestock
44-17-201 Owners of dogs are liable for livestock killed
44-17-202 Ignorance of dog's habits is no defense
44-17-203 No damages recoverable for killing or injuring such dog
Chapter 20 Equine Activities – Liability
44-20-101 Legislative findings and intent
44-20-102 Definitions
44-20-103 Limitation on liability for injury or death of participant
44-20-104 Applicability – Where liability not prevented or limited
44-20-105 Warning signs and notice
Title 47: Commercial Instruments and Transactions
Chapter 18 Consumer Protection
Part 1 – Consumer Protection Act of 1977
47-18-101 Short title
47-18-102 Purposes
47-18-103 Definitions
47-18-104 Unfair or deceptive acts prohibited
47-18-105 [Repealed.]
47-18-106 Investigations – Requests for information – Penalties for noncompliance
47-18-107 Assurance of voluntary compliance – Penalty for violation
47-18-108 Restraining orders or injunctions – Penalty for violation
47-18-109 Private right of action – Damages – Notice to division
47-18-110 Limitations of actions
47-18-111 Exemptions
47-18-112 Supplementary law
47-18-113 Waiver of rights – Restrictions on jurisdiction or venue prohibited
47-18-114 Powers of attorney general
47-18-115 Construction
47-18-116 Costs
47-18-117 Out-of-state liquor advertisers – Warning
47-18-118 Failure to respond to request for information
47-18-119 New passenger motor vehicle
47-18-120 Definitions – Prizes offered as inducements – Unfair or deceptive practices
47-18-121 Unlicensed motor vehicle dealers to comply with advertising requirements
47-18-122 Applicability to violations of part 2
47-18-123 Products, services or memberships purchased by negotiation of unsolicited negotiable instruments
47-18-124 Prizes – Unfair or deceptive practices
47-18-125 Protection of elder persons – Cumulative, additional and supplemental penalties
47-18-126 Electronically printed receipts for credit and debit cards – Violations – Application
47-18-127 Gift certificates
47-18-128 Disclosure of holds on debit cards
Part 26 – Structured Settlement Protection
47-18-2601 Short title
47-18-2602 Definitions
47-18-2603 Transfer agreement – Requirements
47-18-2604 Circuit court jurisdiction – Requirements for notice – Best interest standard – Fees
47-18-2605 Waiver – Failure to satisfy conditions
47-18-2606 Other statutory provisions remain valid
47-18-2607 Applicability
Part 53 – Tennessee Truth in Music Advertising Act
47-18-5301 Short Title
47-18-5302 Definitions
47-18-5303 Prohibited musical performance or production
47-18-5304 Violations – Application and construction
Chapter 25 Trade Practices
Part 1 – Trusts – Unlawful Restraint of Trade and Discrimination
47-25-101 Trusts, etc., lessening competition or controlling prices unlawful and void
47-25-102 Price fixing agreements unlawful and void
47-25-103 Criminal penalties for violation of §§ 47-25-101, 47-25-102 – Prosecution
47-25-104 Charter forfeiture, or exclusion of foreign corporations, for violations
47-25-105 Liability for debts of trust, etc
47-25-106 Recovery of consideration as remedy for damages
47-25-107 Civil actions under §§ 47-25-101 – 47-25-106 – Evidence
47-25-108 Connection of plaintiff with trust, etc., as defense
47-25-109 Giving away or underpricing goods prohibited – Samples excepted
47-25-110 Agricultural cooperatives – Monopolization or restraint of trade
47-25-111 Coal – Agreement to restrict output
47-25-112 News services, etc. – Discrimination prohibited
47-25-113 – 47-25-115 [Transferred.]
Title 50: Employer and Employee
Chapter 6 Workers' Compensation
Part 1 General Provisions
50-6-108 Right to compensation exclusive
50-6-112 Actions against third persons
Title 55: Motor and Other Vehicles
Chapter 8 Operation of vehicles – Rules of the Road
55-8-101 Chapter definitions
55-8-102 Provisions refer to vehicles upon highways – Exceptions
55-8-103 Required obedience to traffic laws – Penalty
55-8-104 Obedience to police officers
55-8-105 Persons riding animals or driving animal-drawn vehicles
55-8-106 Public officers and employees – Exceptions
55-8-107 Persons working on highways – Exceptions
55-8-108 Authorized emergency vehicles
55-8-109 Obedience to any required traffic-control device
55-8-110 Traffic-control signals – Inoperative signals with vehicle detection devices for motorcycles – Right of way at signals inoperative due to mechanical failure or accident
55-8-111 Pedestrian-control signals
55-8-112 Flashing signals
55-8-113 Display or sale of unauthorized signs, signals or markings
55-8-114 Interference with official traffic-control devices or railroad signs or signals
55-8-115 Driving on right side of roadway – Exceptions
55-8-116 Passing vehicles proceeding in opposite directions
55-8-117 Overtaking a vehicle on the left
55-8-118 When overtaking on the right is permitted
55-8-119 Limitations on overtaking on the left
55-8-120 Further limitations on driving to left of center of roadway
55-8-121 No-passing zones
55-8-122 One-way roads and rotary traffic islands
55-8-123 Driving on roadways laned for traffic
55-8-124 Following too closely
55-8-125 Driving on divided highways
55-8-126 Restricted access
55-8-127 Restrictions on use of controlled-access roadway
55-8-128 Vehicle approaching or entering intersection
55-8-129 Vehicle turning left at intersection
55-8-130 Vehicle entering through highway or stop intersection
55-8-131 Vehicle entering highway from private road or driveway
55-8-132 Operation of vehicles and streetcars on approach of authorized emergency vehicles
55-8-133 Pedestrians subject to traffic regulations
55-8-134 Pedestrians' right-of-way in crosswalks
55-8-135 Crossing at other than crosswalks
55-8-136 Drivers to exercise due care
55-8-137 Pedestrians to use right half of crosswalks
55-8-138 Pedestrians on roadways
55-8-139 Pedestrians soliciting rides or business
55-8-140 Required position and method of turning at intersections
55-8-141 Turning on curve or crest of grade prohibited – Penalty
55-8-142 Turning movements
55-8-143 Signals for turns
55-8-144 Signals by hand and arm or signal device
55-8-145 Obedience to signal indicating approach of train – Penalty
55-8-146 All vehicles must stop at certain railroad grade crossings – Statutes not to affect common law right of recovery – Penalty
55-8-147 Certain vehicles must stop at all railroad grade crossings
55-8-148 Moving heavy equipment at railroad grade crossings
55-8-149 Requirements for stop signs – Vehicles and streetcars must stop at stop signs – Penalty
55-8-150 Emerging from alley, driveway or building
55-8-151 Overtaking and passing school or church bus – Markings – Discharging passengers – Penalties
55-8-152 Speed limits – Penalties
55-8-153 Establishment of speed zones
55-8-154 Minimum speed regulation – Turnouts – Passing bays – Penalties
55-8-155 Special speed limitation on motor-driven cycles – Penalty
55-8-156 Special speed limitations – Penalties
55-8-157 Charging violations
55-8-158 Stopping, standing or parking outside of business or residential districts
55-8-159 Officers authorized to remove illegally stopped vehicles
55-8-160 Stopping, standing or parking prohibited in specific places – Penalty – Exceptions for disabled veterans and handicapped persons
55-8-161 Additional parking regulations
55-8-162 Unattended motor vehicles – Unattended vehicles containing medical or hazardous waste – Penalty and liability – Application to utility
55-8-163 Limitations on backing
55-8-164 Riding on motorcycles
55-8-165 Obstruction to driver's view of driving mechanism – Penalty
55-8-166 Driving on mountain highways
55-8-167 Coasting prohibited – Penalties
55-8-168 Following fire apparatus prohibited – Penalty
55-8-169 Crossing fire hose – Penalty
55-8-170 Putting glass, nails and other substances on highway prohibited – Penalty
55-8-171 Operation of bicycles and play vehicles – Penalty – Effect of regulations
55-8-172 Traffic laws apply to persons riding bicycles – Penalty
55-8-173 Riding on bicycles – Playing and use of play vehicles – Penalties
55-8-174 Clinging to vehicles – Penalty
55-8-175 Riding on roadways and bicycle paths – Penalty
55-8-176 Carrying articles on bicycles – Penalty
55-8-177 Bicycle lamps and brakes – Penalties
55-8-178 Regulations governing nonmotor vehicles and animals – Penalty
55-8-179 Use of raised identifying cane or blaze orange dog leash restricted to blind or deaf persons – Penalty
55-8-180 Pedestrians led by guide dog or carrying identifying cane given right of way – Penalty
55-8-181 Rights and duties of motorcycle operator
55-8-182 Operation of motorcycles on laned roadways
55-8-183 Funeral processions
55-8-184 Indication of ownership on traffic control signs, signals, markers or devices – Unlawful possession – Penalty
55-8-185 Use of off-highway motor vehicles on highways
55-8-186 Responsibility for illegal parking
55-8-187 Obscene or patently offensive bumper stickers, window signs, etc., prohibited
55-8-188 High occupancy vehicles – Lanes
55-8-189 Transporting child in truck bed
55-8-190 Street sweeper operation – Liability
55-8-198 Traffic citations; surveillance cameras
55-8-___ [To be named]*
Chapter 9 Equipment – Lighting Regulations
Part 1 – General Provisions
55-9-101 Chapter definitions
55-9-102 Emergency parts and accessories to be carried by various type motor vehicles
55-9-103 Display of warning devices during period of disablement of certain vehicles
55-9-104 Vehicles stopping for causes other than disablement – Display of warning devices
55-9-105 Television in motor vehicles – Penalty – Law enforcement officers exempt
55-9-106 Studded tires
55-9-107 Motor vehicle windows with tinting, reflecting or sun screen material
55-9-108 Airbags
Part 2 – Required Equipment on Vehicles
55-9-201 Horn – Bells, sirens or exhaust whistles on emergency vehicles – Penalty for violations
55-9-202 Mufflers – Muffler cutouts prohibited – Penalty
55-9-203 Windshield must be equipped with wipers – Penalty
55-9-204 Brakes – Equipment required on various type vehicles – Penalty
55-9-205 Performance ability of brakes – Penalty
55-9-206 Trucks to be equipped with rearview mirror
55-9-207 Penalty for operating truck without rearview mirror
55-9-212 Mudguards on trucks — Penalty
55-9-213 Brake fluid – Minimum standards – Penalty
55-9-215 Operation of motor vehicle without adequate energy absorption system prohibited – Alteration of altitude from ground level of passenger car prohibited – Modification of front end by lift blocks prohibited – Modification of steering mechanism prohibited – Exceptions – Enforcement – Penalties
55-9-216 Steering wheels – Penalty for violation
55-9-217 New tires required on new trailers – Waiver – Violations
Part 3 – Required Equipment on Motorcycles and Motor Driven Cycles
55-9-302 Crash helmet required for driver and passenger – Exceptions
55-9-303 Seat for passenger
55-9-304 Windshields – Safety goggles, face shields or glasses
55-9-305 Rearview mirrors and footrests
55-9-306 Violation of this part – Penalty
55-9-307 Parent or guardian knowingly permitting minor to violate this part – Penalty
55-9-308 Part inapplicable to autocycles
Part 4 – Lighting Regulations
55-9-401 Lights on vehicles other than motor vehicles – Visibility distance – Penalty
55-9-402 Lights required on motor vehicles – Exceptions – Regulations as to color, type and visibility distance
55-9-403 Headlamps on motorcycles – Penalty
55-9-404 Lamp at end of train of vehicles – Penalty
55-9-405 Lighting devices and reflectors on vehicles having width in excess of 80 inches, truck tractors, and trailers – Lamp or flag on projecting load – Penalties
55-9-406 Headlights on motor vehicles – Operation during inclement weather – Violation – Penalty – Costs
55-9-407 Multiple beam road lighting equipment – Use
55-9-408 Headlights complying with prohibition against glaring and dazzling lights – Anti-glare devices – Mounted height of lamps
55-9-409 Inspecting and testing lamps emitting glare – Order to remove illegal lamps – Arrest of drivers
55-9-410 Penalty for refusal or failure to submit to lamp inspection
55-9-411 Stations established by department for adjusting lights or brakes
55-9-412 Certificate of adjustment – Issuance after inspection or adjustment
55-9-413 Warning or signal light for rural mail carriers authorized
55-9-414 Blue flashing emergency lights on motor vehicles unlawful – Exception – Penalty
55-9-415 Operation of vehicle with lamps or spotlights facing backwards – Penalty
Part 6 – Safety Belts
55-9-601 Required – Specifications – Violations – Penalties
55-9-602 Child passenger restraint systems – Violations – Penalties
55-9-603 Use of safety belts in passenger vehicles – Violations – Penalties – Arrest – Applicability
55-9-604 Failure to wear belt – Contributory negligence – Evidence
55-9-605 Liability of manufacturer
55-9-606 Passengers over sixteen years of age
55-9-607 Program to enforce compliance – Highway signs
55-9-610 Child safety restraints – Programs to increase compliance
Chapter 10 Accidents, Arrests, Crimes and Penalties
Part 1 – Accidents
55-10-101 Accidents involving death or personal injury
55-10-102 Accidents involving damage to vehicle
55-10-103 Duty to give information and render aid
55-10-104 Duty upon striking unattended vehicles
55-10-107 Reports
55-10-108 Supplemental reports; forwarding reports; copies; railroads
55-10-205 Reckless driving
Part 3 –Penalties and Procedure
55-10-311 Prima facie evidence of ownership of automobile and use in owner's business
55-10-312 Registration prima facie evidence of ownership and that operation was for owner's benefit
55-10-313 Employer's liability for violations by employee driving nonmotor vehicle – Liability of driver
Part 4 – Alcohol and Drug Related Offenses
55-10-405 Tests for alcoholic or drug content of blood – Definitions
55-10-406 Tests for alcoholic or drug content of blood – Implied consent – Administration – Liability – Refusal to submit to test – Suspension of license – Fine – Mandatory jail or workhouse sentence – Notice – Hearing – Use of analysis as later evidence
55-10-407 Tests for alcoholic or drug content of blood – Admissibility – Failure to request test
55-10-408 Tests for alcoholic or drug content of blood – Presumptions of intoxication and impairment
55-10-409 Tests for alcoholic or drug content of blood – Reports – Availability of results
55-10-410 Tests for alcoholic or drug content of blood – Procurement and processing of samples – Results – Additional testing
55-10-415 Underage driving while impaired – Penalties
55-10-416 Open container law
55-10-418 Adult driving while impaired
Part 8 Tennessee Unattended Children in Motor Vehicle Safety Act
55-10-801 Short Title
55-10-802 Definitions
55-10-803 Unattended children in motor vehicles; penalty
55-10-804 Violators; community education; fees; records inspection
Chapter 52 Child Bicycle Safety
Part 1 General Provisions
55-52-103 Chapter definitions
55-52-105 Child bicycle safety rules and regulations
Part 2 Child Safety in Operation of Off-Highway Motor Vehicles
55-52-201 Definitions; offenses; application of part
55-52-202 Penalties; evidence; citations
Title 56: Insurance
Chapter 7 Policies and Policyholders
Part 1 – General Provisions
56-7-105 Additional liability upon insurers and bonding companies for bad-faith failure to pay promptly
56-7-106 Liability on policyholders when action not brought in good faith
Part 12 – Uninsured Motor Vehicle Coverage
56-7-1201 Requirements and types of coverage – Presumptions – Limitations of liability
56-7-1202 "Uninsured motor vehicle" defined – Coverage of government vehicles
56-7-1203 Insolvency protection limitation – More favorable protection not precluded
56-7-1204 Payment by insurer – Subrogation
56-7-1205 Minimum policy limits not increased
56-7-1206 Service of process – Actions by insurers – John Doe warrants – Arbitration
Chapter 8 Unfair Competition and Unfair or Deceptive Practices
Part 1 – Unfair Competition and Deceptive Acts
56-8-104 Unfair methods of competition and unfair or deceptive acts or practices defined
56-8-105 Advance payments of claims
Title 57: Intoxicating Liquors
Chapter 10 Alcohol-Related Injuries
57-10-101 Proximate cause
57-10-102 Standard of proof
Title 62: Professions, Businesses, and Trades
Chapter 5 Funeral Directors and Embalmers
Part 1 – General Provisions
62-5-101 Chapter definitions
62-5-102 Persons exempt from Chapter
Chapter 50 Limitations on Liability
Part 2 – Liability of Sports Officials
62-50-201 Definition
62-50-202 Immunity from civil liability
62-50-203 Intentional conduct or gross negligence
Title 63: Professional of Healing Arts
Chapter 6 Medicine and Surgery
Part 2 – General Provisions
63-6-218 "Good Samaritan Law"
63-6-219 Legislative policy declaration – Medical review committees – Immunity of members – Confidentiality of records – Short title
Part 7 – Volunteer Health Care Services
63-6-709 Crisis intervention; tort liability protection
Title 68: Health, Safety, and Environmental Protection
Chapter 11 Health Facilities and Resources
Part 19 Immunity for Healthcare Research Institutions
68-11-1901 Definitions
68-11-1902 Immunity
Chapter 14 Hotels, Food Service Establishments, and Swimming Pools
Part 4 – Swimming Pools
68-14-401 Flotation devices in swimming pools
68-14-402 Life guard stations
68-14-403 Inspection — Notice
Chapter 32 Blood Donations
68-32-101 Age limits and other restrictions
68-32-102 Facilities to test for AIDS – Contaminated blood – Cause of action for AIDS infection from untested blood
Chapter 105 Blasting and Explosives
68-105-101 Short title
68-105-102 Definitions
68-105-103 Particle velocity; instrumentation
68-105-104 Particle velocity; maximum charge per delay; weight of explosives
68-105-105 Seismograph measurements
68-105-106 Registration
68-105-107 Records and recordation
68-105-109 Notification of accident; cessation of operations; preservation of evidence; enforcement authority; review; variations
68-105-110 Preemption
68-105-111 Crimes and offenses
68-105-112 Blasting coverage
68-105-113 Registration requirement
68-105-114 Registration applications; expiration and renewal; establishment of fees
68-105-115 Insurance
68-105-116 Rules and regulations; inspection of premises; searches and seizures; storage, recovery, and disposal of seized explosives
Chapter 114 Ski Area Safety and Liability
68-114-101 Short title
68-114-103 Responsibility of skier and passenger
68-114-104 Violations
68-114-107 Actions against ski area operators — Insurance
Chapter 120 Building Regulations
Part 1 – General Provisions
68-120-101 Statewide building construction safety standards – Promulgation – Applicability
68-120-102 Violations of building standards – Retroactive application prohibited
68-120-111 Smoke detectors
Title 69: Waters, Waterways, Drains, and Levees
Chapter 9 Boating Regulation
Part 5 – Personal Watercraft
69-9-501 "Personal watercraft" defined
69-9-502 Flotation devices
69-9-503 Engine cutoff switches
69-9-504 Safe operating requirements – Prohibited maneuvers – Warning flags
69-9-505 Operation by children prohibited
69-9-506 Leasing of personal watercraft by persons under sixteen (16) years of age prohibited
69-9-507 Towing safety — Rearview mirrors
69-9-508 Watercraft owner not to violate provisions of this part – Exceptions to this part
Title 70: Wildlife Resources
Chapter 7 Liability of Landowner to Persons Using Land
Part 1 – General Provisions
70-7-101 Part definitions
70-7-102 Landowner's duty of care
70-7-103 Effect of landowner's permission
70-7-104 Conditions under which liability unaffected
70-7-105 Waiver of landowner's duty of care
Part 2 – Tennessee White Water Rafting Responsibility Act
70-7-201 Short title
70-7-203 Part definitions
70-7-204 Assumption of risk
70-7-205 Liability of provider for negligence
70-7-206 Assumption of risk as an affirmative defense
Title 71: Welfare
Chapter 5 Programs and Services for Poor Persons
Part 1 – Medical Assistance Act
71-5-117 Recovery of benefits – State's right of subrogation – Assignment of insurance benefit rights – Commissioner authorized to require certain information identifying persons covered by third parties – State's right of action-Determination of subrogation interest – Attorney's fees-Remittance of net subrogation interest – Subrogation interest hearing-Intent of legislature
*Amended effective January 1, 2009 and to be appropriately named and numbered upon codification.