Upon the appearance of the person impeached, such person is entitled to a copy of the impeachment, and to a reasonable time in which to answer the same.
Code 1858, § 5287; Shan., § 7267; Code 1932, § 11869; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-2608.
Cross-References. Right to presentment, indictment or impeachment, Tenn. Const., art. I, § 14.
Law Reviews.
The Tennessee Court System — Supreme Court (Frederic S. Le Clercq), 8 Mem. St. U.L. Rev. 191 (1978).