Revival by or against heirs

If no person will administer on the estate of a deceased plaintiff or defendant, the suit may be revived by or against the heirs of the decedent. Code 1858, § 2849 (deriv. Acts 1809 (Sept.), ch. 121, § 3); Shan., §4571; Code 1932, § 8696; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 20-605. If no person will administer on the estate of a deceased plaintiff or defendant, the suit may be revived by or against the heirs of the decedent. Code 1858, § 2849 (deriv. Acts 1809 (Sept.), ch. 121, § 3); Shan., §4571; Code 1932, § 8696; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 20-605.