29-30-103 - Complaint or warrant Affidavit Exhibit. - Tennessee Statutes

29-30-103. Complaint or warrant Affidavit Exhibit.

(a)  The action to recover personal property shall be commenced by filing a complaint in the circuit or chancery court, or by causing a warrant to issue in the general sessions court.

(b)  If the plaintiff's right of possession is founded upon a writing, a copy of the writing shall be attached as an exhibit to the affidavit.

(c)  The complaint or warrant shall be sworn to, or have attached a sworn affidavit. The following facts shall be sworn to:

     (1)  That the plaintiff is entitled to possession of the described property and the reason plaintiff is so entitled;

     (2)  A description which reasonably identifies the property sought; and

     (3)  The value of the property.

[Acts 1973, ch. 365, § 3; T.C.A., § 23-2343.]