28-1-101 -

28-1-101. “Action” defined.

“Action” in this title includes motions, garnishments, petitions, and other legal proceedings in judicial tribunals for the redress of civil injuries.

[Code 1858, § 2761; Shan., § 4452; Code 1932, § 8578; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 28-101.]