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The statute of limitations are time frames in which a court case can be filed. In civil court cases in the state of Tennessee, the statute of limitations varies from 1-10 years on civil cases.

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The statute of limitations for negligence in Tennessee for negligence suits is one year with the discovery rule.

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It depends on the severity of the crime. It could be none, for murder and other life imprisonment crimes. For a misdemeanor it is 12 months. It can be tolled when not in the state.

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