# Tenn. Code Ann. § 44-8-107: Defense of insufficiency of fence

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T44_C8_S44-8-107

## Section

- **Citation:** Tenn. Code Ann. § 44-8-107
- **Heading:** Defense of insufficiency of fence
- **Jurisdiction:** Tennessee
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** TN Code / Title 44 / Chapter 8 / Section 44-8-107

## Text

If it appears that the fence is insufficient, the owner of the animals shall not be liable to make satisfaction for the damages. Code 1858, § 1685 (deriv. Acts 1807, ch. 8, § 2); Shan., § 2986; Code 1932, § 5208; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), §§ 44-1707, 44-9-107.
If it appears that the fence is insufficient, the owner of the animals shall not be liable to make satisfaction for the damages.
Code 1858, § 1685 (deriv. Acts 1807, ch. 8, § 2); Shan., § 2986; Code 1932, § 5208; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), §§ 44-1707, 44-9-107.

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