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Tenn. Code Ann. § 47-3-114 (2026)

Contradictory terms of instrument

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If an instrument contains contradictory terms, typewritten terms prevail over printed terms, handwritten terms prevail over both, and words prevail over numbers.

Acts 1995, ch. 397, § 2.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 3 cases, 1982–1994 · leading case: Bank of Crockett v. Cullipher, 752 S.W.2d 84 (Tenn. Ct. App. 1988).
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Bank of Crockett v. Cullipher, 752 S.W.2d 84 (Tenn. Ct. App. 1988). · cites it 2× “We find this section to be inapplicable inasmuch as the provisions of T.C.A. § 47-3-114 setting forth the requisite elements of the negotiable instrument had been met.”
Weill v. Evans Lumber Co. (In Re Johnson), 25 B.R. 889 (Bankr. E.D. Tenn. 1982). · cites it 2× “Tenn.Code Ann. § 47-3-114(2); J. White & R.”
State v. Stooksberry, 872 S.W.2d 906 (Tenn. 1994). · cites it 2× “T.C.A. § 47-3-114(2) (1992); 5 Bender’s U.”
— Tenn. Code Ann. § 47-3-114(2) — 2 cases
Weill v. Evans Lumber Co. (In Re Johnson), 25 B.R. 889 (Bankr. E.D. Tenn. 1982). “Tenn.Code Ann. § 47-3-114(2); J. White & R.”
State v. Stooksberry, 872 S.W.2d 906 (Tenn. 1994). “T.C.A. § 47-3-114(2) (1992); 5 Bender’s U.”
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