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The Court of Chancery has jurisdiction to hear and determine all matters and causes in equity. The general equity jurisdiction of the Court is measured in terms of the general equity jurisdiction of the High Court of Chancery of Great Britain as it existed prior to the separation of the American colonies.

In Tennessee, the process begins when the executor, named in the will or an administrator appointed by the court if there's no will, files a petition with the probate court. The court then oversees the entire process ensuring all debts are paid and remaining assets are distributed to the correct heirs or beneficiaries.

Chancery Court is a court of equity with concurrent jurisdiction with Circuit Court of all divorce actions and of all civil cases, except those for unliquidated damages.

All you have to do is file a document in General Sessions Court that says you want to appeal your order of protection. This is called a Notice of Appeal. If the clerk cannot give you a Notice of Appeal, you may have to write a document explaining that you want to appeal your case.

The first step in filing a small claims case is to obtain and fill out the necessary forms (such as the complaint) and pay the required fees. You'll need the name and address of the person or business you're suing (the defendant), as well as the date the claim arose and the amount you intend to ask for in damages.

Chancery courts have exclusive jurisdiction over cases filed by the state against corporations, certain types of requests by creditors and cases involving disputes over the boundaries of land. Chancery court has concurrent jurisdiction with circuit court to hear domestic relations cases.