Any officer neglecting or refusing to execute any process, under this chapter, shall forfeit two hundred fifty dollars ($250) to the party aggrieved, to be recovered with costs before any tribunal having jurisdiction thereof.
Code 1858, § 3373; Shan., § 5123; Code 1932, § 9278; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 23-1616.
Textbooks. Tennessee Jurisprudence, 13 Tenn. Juris., Forcible Entry and Detainer, § 17.
Collateral References. Forcible entry and detainer 19.