# Tenn. Code Ann. § 35-15-109: Methods and waiver of notice

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T35_C15_S35-15-109

## Section

- **Citation:** Tenn. Code Ann. § 35-15-109
- **Heading:** Methods and waiver of notice
- **Jurisdiction:** Tennessee
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** TN Code / Title 35 / Chapter 15 / Section 35-15-109

## Text

(a) Notice to a person under this chapter or the sending of a document to a person under this chapter must be accomplished in a manner reasonably suitable under the circumstances and likely to result in receipt of the notice or document. Permissible methods of notice or for sending a document include first-class mail, personal delivery, delivery to the person's last known place of residence or place of business, or a properly directed electronic message. (b) Notice otherwise required under this chapter or a document otherwise required to be sent under this chapter need not be provided to a person whose identity or location is unknown to and not reasonably ascertainable by the trustee. (c) Notice under this chapter or the sending of a document under this chapter may be waived by the person to be notified or sent the document. (d) Notice of a judicial proceeding must be given as provided in the applicable rules of civil procedure. Acts 2004, ch. 537, § 10.
(a) Notice to a person under this chapter or the sending of a document to a person under this chapter must be accomplished in a manner reasonably suitable under the circumstances and likely to result in receipt of the notice or document. Permissible methods of notice or for sending a document include first-class mail, personal delivery, delivery to the person's last known place of residence or place of business, or a properly directed electronic message.
(b) Notice otherwise required under this chapter or a document otherwise required to be sent under this chapter need not be provided to a person whose identity or location is unknown to and not reasonably ascertainable by the trustee.
(c) Notice under this chapter or the sending of a document under this chapter may be waived by the person to be notified or sent the document.
(d) Notice of a judicial proceeding must be given as provided in the applicable rules of civil procedure.
Acts 2004, ch. 537, § 10.

## Nearby sections

- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 35-15-101 Short title](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T35_C15_S35-15-101.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 35-15-102 Scope](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T35_C15_S35-15-102.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 35-15-103 Chapter definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T35_C15_S35-15-103.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 35-15-104 Knowledge](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T35_C15_S35-15-104.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 35-15-105 Default and mandatory rules](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T35_C15_S35-15-105.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 35-15-106 Law supplemental to chapter - Applicability of certain sections of Restatement of Trusts](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T35_C15_S35-15-106.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 35-15-107 Governing law](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T35_C15_S35-15-107.md)
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- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 35-15-111 Nonjudicial settlement agreements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T35_C15_S35-15-111.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 35-15-112 Rules of construction](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T35_C15_S35-15-112.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 35-15-113 Registration of trust](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T35_C15_S35-15-113.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 35-15-114 Real property in trust](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T35_C15_S35-15-114.md)

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