Tennessee Code Annotated

Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-6-310 (2026)

Construction of ambiguous provisions

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Any ambiguity in this part or §§ 39-13-601 - [former] 39-13-603 [repealed] shall be resolved in favor of the aggrieved party and against the state.

Acts 1994, ch. 964, § 13.


Notes of Decisions
Cited in 2 cases, 2002–2003 · leading case: Robinson v. Fulliton, 140 S.W.3d 312 (Tenn. Ct. App. 2003).
Robinson v. Fulliton, 140 S.W.3d 312 (Tenn. Ct. App. 2003). · cites it 3× “§ 40-6-310 (1997). Thus, in striking the balance, section 40-6-310 indicates an intent that ambiguities be resolved in favor of protecting the privacy interest of aggrieved individuals, at least in situations in which the wiretapping is done by the State or other law enforcement…”
Christopher N. Robinson v. William Fulliton (Tenn. Ct. App. 2002). · cites it 4× “Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-6-310 (1997). Thus, in striking the balance, section 40-6-310 indicates an intent that ambiguities be resolved in favor of protecting the privacy interest of aggrieved individuals, at least in situations in which the wiretapping is done by the State or other…”
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