Tenn. Code § 36-5-2314

Current through Acts 2023-2024, ch. 1069
Section 36-5-2314 - Limited immunity of petitioner
(a) Participation by a petitioner in a proceeding under parts 20-29 of this chapter before a responding tribunal, whether in person, by private attorney, or through services provided by the support enforcement agency, does not confer personal jurisdiction over the petitioner in another proceeding.
(b) A petitioner is not amenable to service of civil process while physically present in this state to participate in a proceeding under parts 20-29 of this chapter.
(c) The immunity granted by this section does not extend to civil litigation based on acts unrelated to a proceeding under parts 20-29 of this chapter committed by a party while physically present in this state to participate in the proceeding.

T.C.A. § 36-5-2314

Acts 2010, ch. 901, § 1.