66-25-207 - Affidavit in lieu of production of instrument. - Tennessee Statutes

66-25-207. Affidavit in lieu of production of instrument.

(a)  In case the lawful owner or holder of the instrument secured, as provided in this part, shall be unable to produce same at the time of making application for such release, on account of same having been lost, destroyed or mislaid, the lawful owner or holder of the instrument secured shall subscribe and swear to an affidavit, before the register or deputy, hereby duly authorized to administer such oaths, stating that such person is the true and lawful owner or holder of the instrument thereby secured, and stating briefly the facts which account for the inability of the owner or holder to produce such instrument.

(b)  The affidavit, excusing production, shall be substantially in the following form:

[Acts 1990, ch. 902, § 12.]