40-17-202 - Part definitions. - Tennessee Statutes

40-17-202. Part definitions.

As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires:

     (1)  “State” includes any territory of the United States and the District of Columbia;

     (2)  “Summons” includes a subpoena, order or other notice requiring the appearance of a witness; and

     (3)  “Witness” includes a person whose testimony is desired in any proceeding or investigation by a grand jury or in a criminal action, prosecution or proceeding.

[Acts 1939, ch. 148,§ 2; C. Supp. 1950,§ 11979.2; T.C.A. (orig. ed.),§ 40-2430.]