# Tenn. Code Ann. § 16-11-109: Infants and guardians

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T16_C11_S16-11-109

## Section

- **Citation:** Tenn. Code Ann. § 16-11-109
- **Heading:** Infants and guardians
- **Jurisdiction:** Tennessee
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** TN Code / Title 16 / Chapter 11 / Section 16-11-109

## Text

The chancery court has jurisdiction, concurrent with the county court, of the persons and estates of infants, and of the appointment and removal of guardians. Code 1858, § 4299; Shan., § 6108; Code 1932, § 10376; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 16-610.
The chancery court has jurisdiction, concurrent with the county court, of the persons and estates of infants, and of the appointment and removal of guardians.
Code 1858, § 4299; Shan., § 6108; Code 1932, § 10376; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 16-610.

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