Tennessee Code Annotated

Tenn. Code Ann. § 29-18-129 (2026)

Certiorari and supersedeas to circuit court

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The proceedings to such actions must not be removed to circuit court by writs of certiorari and supersedeas. In such proceedings, a party seeking de novo review may appeal in accordance with § 27-5-108, § 29-18-128, or § 29-18-130.

Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 755,s 3, eff. 7/1/2024.

Acts 1869-1870, ch. 64, § 2; Shan., § 5111; Code 1932, §9266; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 23-1631.


Notes of Decisions
Cited in 11 cases, 1986–2020 · leading case: Gallatin Hous. Auth. v. Mahoganee Pelt, 532 S.W.3d 760 (Tenn. Ct. App. 2017).
Gallatin Hous. Auth. v. Mahoganee Pelt, 532 S.W.3d 760 (Tenn. Ct. App. 2017). · cites it 16× “Tenn. Code Ann. § 29-18-129 . Giving each word in the statute meaning, as we must, an unsuccessful defendant seeking writs of certiorari and supersedeas must post a bond with sufficient security to cover costs, damages, and the value of the rent during the litigation.”
Edith Johnson v. Mark C. Hopkins, 432 S.W.3d 840 (Tenn. 2013). · cites it 2× “Tenn.Code Ann. § 29-18-129. This provision of the statute is not at issue in this appeal because Tenants appealed as of right to the Circuit Court pursuant to Tennessee Code Annotated section 29-18-128.”
Gallatin Hous. Auth. v. Talley (In Re Talley), 69 B.R. 219 (Bankr. M.D. Tenn. 1986). “§ 29-18-129 (1980). There is dispute under Tennessee law as to the proper timing for an appeal from a judgment of unlawful detainer.”
Outloud! INC. v. Dialysis Clinic, Inc. (Tenn. Ct. App. 2017). · cites it 34× “Tenn. Code Ann. § 29-18-129 . On appeal, Outloud! contends that the 30 day time period outlined in Tennessee Code Annotated Section 29-18-129 only applies to its petition for statutory writ of certiorari and not to its petition for common law writ of certiorari.”
CitiFinancial Mortg. Co., Inc. v. Augustus Beasley (Tenn. Ct. App. 2007). · cites it 12× “Tenn. Code Ann. § 29-18-129 (2000). -2- the filings had been submitted to the court in Shelby County.”
Elizabeth Bailey v. Mary Taylor & Mary Taylor v. Elizabeth Bailey (Tenn. Ct. App. 2008). · cites it 8× “2d 1019, 1020 (1949); Tenn. Code Ann. § 29-18-129 (2000)). If issued, the writs of certiorari and supersedeas will stay the writ of possession and allow for review in circuit court.”
Fed. Nat'l Mortg. Ass'n v. Arnold Emmitt Quarles, III (Tenn. Ct. App. 2016). · cites it 4× “He opted, instead, to file a petition for writ of certiorari and supersedeas in circuit court pursuant to Tenn. Code Ann. § 29-18-129 against Fannie Mae.”
James Scarlett v. AA Props., GP (2020). · cites it 3× “§ 29-18 - 115(e)(2); and 2) whether the General Sessions Court erred by entering default judgment earlier than six days after service of process, requiring Scarlett to appear and defend in violation of the requirements of Tenn. Code Ann. § 29-18-115 (e)(2) as computed by Tenn.”
Berkley v. Williams (W.D. Tenn. 2020). · cites it 2× “11, 2007) (citing Tenn. Code Ann. § 29-18-129 ). ¶¶ 34, 36, 44, 48, 53-54.”
Charles Isham v. James C. Marshall (Tenn. Ct. App. 2011). · cites it 2× “The court, apparently in reliance on Tenn. Code Ann. §29-18-129 , ordered the Marshalls to post a bond in the amount of $14,000 to secure their rights to remain on the property pending resolution of the case.”
Brewers Rentals v. Otto Karl Appelt (2018). “Tenn. Code Ann. § 29-18-129 . Giving each word in the statute meaning, as we must, an unsuccessful defendant seeking writs of certiorari and supersedeas must post a bond with sufficient security to cover costs, damages, and the value of the rent during the litigation.”
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