Dear Reader:
The following document was created from the MTAS electronic library known as MORe (www.mtas.tennessee.edu/more). This online library is maintained daily by MTAS staff and seeks to represent the most current information regarding issues relative to Tennessee municipal government.
We hope this information will be useful to you; reference to it will assist you with many of the questions that will arise in your tenure with municipal government. However, the Tennessee Code Annotated and other relevant laws or regulations should always be consulted before any action is taken based upon the contents of this document.
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Sincerely,
The University of Tennessee
Municipal Technical Advisory Service
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Knoxville, TN 37921-6741
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POST-TRIAL CHECK LIST (Eminent Domain)
Draft final judgment.
Proofread final judgment.
Submit draft final judgment for description check.
Obtain signatures to final judgment and see to entry.
Obtain billing statements from appraisers, court reporters, suppliers of exhibits, and photographers.
Approve billing statements and submit for payment.
Obtain, review, and approve bill of costs.
Obtain instructions regarding appeal.
Obtain certified copy of final judgment.
Obtain parcel number for final judgment.
See to registration for final judgment.
Advance cost of registration of final judgment and obtain receipt.
Forward certified copy of final judgment to appropriate official(s).
Pay judgment and obtain receipt.
Pay costs and obtain receipt.
Prepare billing statement for services.
DISCLAIMER: The letters and publications written by the MTAS consultants were written based upon the law at the time and/or a specific sets of facts. The laws referenced in the letters and publications may have changed and/or the technical advice provided may not be applicable to your city or circumstances. Always consult with your city attorney or an MTAS consultant before taking any action based on information contained in this website.
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