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Code · Tennessee · Title 2 Elections · Chapter 17 Contested Elections

2-17-115. Malicious or frivolous contests.

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Costs and a reasonable attorney's fee shall be assessed against the contestant or the appellant if the contest or the appeal is maliciously or frivolously prosecuted.
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