Tenn. Code § 27-5-107 : — APPEAL AND REVIEWAPPEALS FROM GENERAL SESSIONS COURT AND MUNICIPAL OFFICERS —5-107 - Affirmance

If the papers are properly returned, and the appellant fails to appear or defend as above, or if the appeal is dismissed for any cause, the appellee is entitled to an affirmance of the judgment below, with costs.

T.C.A. § 27-5-107

Code 1858, § 3145; Shan., § 4876; mod. Code 1932, § 9025; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 27-508.
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