Tennessee's General Sessions Courts are often referred to as the People's Court. Many small claims are brought in the General Session's Courts of Tennessee. There are 95 Counties in Tennessee, and each has a General Sessions Court. General Sessions Court exercises jurisdiction over both civil and criminal cases-consult with your lawyer or with the court clerk to find out more information. Also, check the Layman's Law Dictionary for more information on General Sessions Courts. LegalEase is different from most legal resource sites, we are developing legal forms for each state, as we know that the law and court system is different from state to state in our great union. As we add states, we will include forms for the People's Courts (or small claims courts) of each State. These forms are specfic to the State of Tennessee. In this section you will find The Tennessee General Sessions Warrant. This is a general form used to file claims in General Sessions Court. You need to check with the clerk of your court for information on filing fees, instructions for filing, and important deadlines. Even in the People's Court, it is always advisable to consult with a lawyer before filing a claim. However, the General Sessions Courts are the courts of first access for most people, and the court is designed to help people who bring legal claims. We will be adding more legal forms from General Sessions Court at our site develops.
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