Chapter 20 - Governmental Tort Liability
- Part 1 - General Provisions
- 29-20-101 - Title.
- 29-20-102 - Chapter definitions. [Amendment effective until December 31, 2011. See the Compiler's Notes.]
- 29-20-103 - Application of chapter.
- 29-20-104 - Applicability of other laws.
- 29-20-105 - Inverse condemnation not affected.
- 29-20-106 - Workers' compensation not affected.
- 29-20-107 - Definition of government employee for tort liability purposes. [Amendment effective until July 1, 2018. See the Compiler's Notes.]
- 29-20-108 - Immunity of emergency communications district boards Exception.
- 29-20-109 - Immunity of local education agency employees from asbestos-related liability.
- 29-20-110 - Annual report.
- 29-20-111 - No employee liability for attempts to maintain order in judicial proceedings.
- Part 2 - Removal of Immunity
- 29-20-201 - General rule of immunity from suit Exception.
- 29-20-202 - Removal of immunity for injury from negligent operation of motor vehicles Exceptions.
- 29-20-203 - Removal of immunity for injury from unsafe streets and highways Notice required.
- 29-20-204 - Removal of immunity for injury from dangerous structures Exception Notice required.
- 29-20-205 - Removal of immunity for injury caused by negligent act or omission of employees Exceptions Immunity for year 2000 computer calculation errors.
- 29-20-206 - Construction of chapter as to liability Effect of removal of immunity.
- 29-20-207 - Liability for injury arising out of the provision of emergency services.
- Part 3 - Claims Procedure
- 29-20-301 - , 29-20-302. [Repealed.]
- 29-20-303 - Failure to comply with notice requirements.
- 29-20-304 - Approval or denial of claim Period for answering claim, action or suit.
- 29-20-305 - Action in circuit court generally General sessions court in certain counties.
- 29-20-306 - Bond for costs or pauper's oath.
- 29-20-307 - Exclusive jurisdiction No jury.
- 29-20-308 - Venue of actions.
- 29-20-309 - Settlement of actions.
- 29-20-310 - Determinations to be made by court Restrictions on claims against employees Medical malpractice Immunity indemnification and insurability of local government employees.
- 29-20-311 - Judgment over limits of insurance policy prohibited.
- 29-20-312 - Payment of claims.
- 29-20-313 - Claim of immunity by employee Multiple defendants.
- Part 4 - Funding and Insurance
- 29-20-401 - Creation of reserve or special fund Pooling agreements with other governmental entities Election to self-insurer.
- 29-20-402 - Authority to levy tax.
- 29-20-403 - Liability insurance authorized Compensation for injury Limits Limits of liability for self-insuring entities.
- 29-20-404 - Waiver of immunity or liability limits Liabilities arising under federal law.
- 29-20-405 - Construction of liability insurance policy not in compliance with law.
- 29-20-406 - Liability insurance for employees and sheriffs authorized.
- 29-20-407 - Authorization for purchase of insurance without bidding.
- 29-20-408 - Catastrophic injuries fund commission created.