Ky. Rev. Stat. ch. 383 § 383.240
Form of judgment
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383.240 Form of judgment. Upon the return of the inquest the court shall enter a judgment according to the inquisition, either for the plaintiff, in substance, that he have restitution of the premises aforesaid, and recover of the defendants his costs in this behalf expended; or for the defendants, in substance, that they recover of the plaintiff their costs in this behalf expended; or for the plaintiff against some of the defendants, and for the other defendants against the plaintiff, if some be found guilty and others not guilty.
Kentucky Revised Statute § 383.240 governs the form a court's judgment must take after a forcible detainer or eviction inquest is completed. Depending on the findings, the court either awards the plaintiff restitution of the property along with costs, awards the defendants their costs, or issues a split judgment when some defendants are found liable and others are not. The statute ensures the judgment mirrors the inquest's conclusions without deviation.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Ky. Rev. Stat. § 383.240, a landlord who prevails in an eviction inquest is entitled to a court judgment granting restitution of the premises and recovery of court costs from the defendant. Compliant operators typically maintain clear documentation of the inquest proceedings to support the entry of a proper judgment. When multiple occupants are named as defendants, the outcome may differ for each individual depending on the inquest findings.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Ky. Rev. Stat. § 383.240 means that a court's judgment after an eviction inquest must follow the inquest's findings, and a tenant found not guilty is entitled to have costs awarded in their favor. If multiple tenants are named, each person's liability is assessed individually, so a judgment against one does not automatically apply to all. Tenants who believe the inquest findings were improper may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider to understand available options such as appeals or post-judgment remedies.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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