Cal. Civ. Code § 29-18-112
Form of warrant.
Operative Text
The warrant may be issued by a single general sessions judge in the following form: State of Tennessee, To the sheriff or any constable of such county: County. Whereas, complaint is made to me by A B, of a certain forcible and unlawful entry and detainer, made by C D, into and of a certain tract or lot of land, situated in the county aforementioned, and bounded [or known and described] as follows [insert boundaries and description], which land A B alleges A B is entitled to the possession of, and C D unlawfully detains from A B: We, therefore, command you to summon C D to appear before some judge of the court of general sessions, in and for such county, to answer the above complaint. This day of , 20. E F, G.S.J.
Tennessee Code Ann. tit. 29, ch. 18 § 29-18-112 establishes the official template language that a general sessions judge must use when issuing a warrant in a forcible entry and detainer (eviction) case. The warrant formally notifies the occupant that a complaint has been filed against them and commands them to appear before a general sessions court to answer that complaint. It identifies the parties, describes the disputed property, and is signed by the issuing judge.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Tenn. Code Ann. tit. 29, ch. 18 § 29-18-112, a landlord initiating a forcible entry and detainer action generally ensures that the warrant issued by the court contains all required elements — including an accurate description or boundaries of the property and the correct names of both parties. Operators familiar with this process typically verify that the warrant conforms to the statutory form before service is carried out, since defects in the document could affect the proceeding. Working with a court clerk or legal professional to confirm the warrant's completeness is a common practice in Tennessee eviction proceedings.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenn. Code Ann. tit. 29, ch. 18 § 29-18-112 sets out the required form of the warrant that must be served on a tenant in a forcible entry and detainer case, which means a tenant who receives such a warrant has the right to appear before the general sessions court named in the document and contest the complaint. Tenants may examine the warrant to confirm it includes the legally required elements — such as a proper property description and correct party identification — since a defective warrant could be raised as part of a defense. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid services in Tennessee can help individuals understand what the warrant means and what options exist for responding to it.
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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