TCA 40-1-104
Fraudulent sale of pledged property
FELONYFelony
What does this charge mean?
This statute addresses jurisdiction (which court can hear a case) for violations involving the fraudulent sale or pledging of agricultural products like cotton or tobacco—cases are heard in the county where the business that advanced money on the property is located.
Penalty Details
ClassificationFelony
Penalty SummaryFelony
Where cotton, tobacco, produce or other personal property is sold or pledged in violation of § 39-14-116, the courts in the county where the office or place of business of the person or persons having made advances on the produce or property is situated shall have jurisdiction of the cases arising under § 39-14-116, and of the person violating it.
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TCA Section40-1-104