Tenn. R. Civ. P. 8.01

As amended through November 4, 2024

Rule 8.01 - Claims for Relief

A pleading which sets forth a claim for relief, whether an original claim, counterclaim, cross-claim, or third-party claim, shall contain:

(1) a short and plain statement of the claim showing that the pleader is entitled to relief; and

(2) a demand for judgment for the relief the pleader seeks. Relief in the alternative or of several different types may be demanded.

Tenn. R. Civ. P. 8.01