§ 29-30-103. Complaint or warrant -- Affidavit -- Exhibit.

TN Code § 29-30-103 (2019) (N/A)
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(a) The action to recover personal property shall be commenced by filing a complaint in the circuit or chancery court, or by causing a warrant to issue in the general sessions court.

(b) If the plaintiff's right of possession is founded upon a writing, a copy of the writing shall be attached as an exhibit to the affidavit.

(c) The complaint or warrant shall be sworn to, or have attached a sworn affidavit. The following facts shall be sworn to:

(1) That the plaintiff is entitled to possession of the described property and the reason plaintiff is so entitled;

(2) A description which reasonably identifies the property sought; and

(3) The value of the property.