TCA 40-13-209
Allegation of ownership of property
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What does this charge mean?
When property involved in a crime belongs to multiple owners or is owned by a group (like a church or lodge), the indictment can name just one owner or the group's name instead of listing all owners. Property can be described in any way that clearly identifies it—the indictment does not need a detailed description. These are procedural simplifications with no criminal penalty.
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(a) When any property, upon or in relation to which the offense was committed: Ask a legal question, get an answer ASAP!(1) Belongs to several partners or owners, it is sufficient to allege the ownership to be in any one (1) or more of those partners or owners; or (2) When the property is quasi public property, or belongs to an association, society or collection of individuals, such as churches, schoolhouses, lodges, etc., it is sufficient for the indictment to allege ownership in that association, society or collection of individuals by the name by which it is commonly known. (b) It is sufficient to describe property in any manner which may sufficiently identify the property, upon or in relation to which the offense charged was committed.
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TCA Section40-13-209