General Sessions Court

noun

General Ses·​sions Court
-ˈse-shənz-
: a court sitting in each county seat in Tennessee and having limited jurisdiction over civil matters and some minor criminal matters

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“General Sessions Court.” Merriam-Webster.com Legal Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/legal/General%20Sessions%20Court. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.

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