Testimony before committee of general assembly inadmissible

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TN Code › Title 24 › Chapter 7 › Section 24-7-114

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Without the consent of such witness there shall not be admitted into evidence in any civil proceeding in the courts of this state the testimony of a witness given before any committee of the general assembly of the state; provided such testimony when given was pertinent to the inquiry of such committee or responsive to a question from such committee. Acts 1959, ch. 27, § 1; T.C.A., § 24-717; T.C.A § 24-7-113 .

Without the consent of such witness there shall not be admitted into evidence in any civil proceeding in the courts of this state the testimony of a witness given before any committee of the general assembly of the state; provided such testimony when given was pertinent to the inquiry of such committee or responsive to a question from such committee.

Acts 1959, ch. 27, § 1; T.C.A., § 24-717; T.C.A § 24-7-113 .

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