It must appear by the affidavit of the parties, or their attorneys, that the controversy is real, and the proceeding in good faith, to determine the rights of the parties.
Code 1858, § 3451 (deriv. Acts 1851-1852, ch. 173, § 5); Shan., § 5207; Code 1932, § 9384; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 23-402.
Textbooks. Tennessee Jurisprudence, 1 Tenn. Juris., Agreed Case, § 1.
Law Reviews.
The Standard of Care and Informed Consent Under the Tennessee Medical Malpractice Act (Joseph H. King, Jr.), 44 Tenn. L. Rev. 225.
Collateral References. Submission of controversies 3.