Tenn. Const. art. I, § 17
- Constitution
- Constitution of Tennessee
- Text as of
- October 2026
What does this section say?
That all courts shall be open; and every man, for an injury done him in his lands, goods, person or reputation, shall have remedy by due course of law, and right and justice administered without sale, denial, or delay. Suits may be brought against the State in such manner and in such courts as the Legislature may by law direct.
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