# Tenn. Code Ann. § 24-8-109: Lost records

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T24_C8_S24-8-109

## Section

- **Citation:** Tenn. Code Ann. § 24-8-109
- **Heading:** Lost records
- **Jurisdiction:** Tennessee
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** TN Code / Title 24 / Chapter 8 / Section 24-8-109

## Text

Any record, proceeding, or paper filed in an action, either at law or equity, if lost or mislaid unintentionally, or fraudulently made away with, may be supplied, upon application, under the orders of the court, by the best evidence of which the nature of the case will admit. Code 1858, § 3907 (deriv. Acts 1847-1848, ch. 116, § 1); Shan., §5701; Code 1932, § 9887; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 24-809.
Any record, proceeding, or paper filed in an action, either at law or equity, if lost or mislaid unintentionally, or fraudulently made away with, may be supplied, upon application, under the orders of the court, by the best evidence of which the nature of the case will admit.
Code 1858, § 3907 (deriv. Acts 1847-1848, ch. 116, § 1); Shan., §5701; Code 1932, § 9887; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 24-809.

## Nearby sections

- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 24-8-101 Affidavit of loss](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T24_C8_S24-8-101.md)
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- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 24-8-103 Effect of affidavit](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T24_C8_S24-8-103.md)
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- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 24-8-105 Sureties on indemnity bond](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T24_C8_S24-8-105.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 24-8-106 Action without bond](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T24_C8_S24-8-106.md)
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- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 24-8-110 Retaking lost depositions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T24_C8_S24-8-110.md)

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