Cal. Civ. Code § 29-18-124

Form of judgment for plaintiff.

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Operative Text

Cal. Civ. Code § 29-18-124
The judgment for the plaintiff should be endorsed on the warrant or annexed thereto, substantially to the following effect:

A B  Judgment for the plaintiff, that plaintiff be restored to possession
of the land
v.   described in the within warrant, and that a writ of possession
C D  or restitution issue therefor, and also for the costs of suit. This
day of , 20. E F, G.S.J.
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Plain English

Tennessee Code Ann. tit. 29, ch. 18 § 29-18-124 establishes the required form and language for a court judgment when a landlord wins an eviction (detainer) case. When the court rules in the plaintiff's favor, the judgment must be recorded on or attached to the original warrant and must include a directive restoring the plaintiff to possession of the property, authorizing a writ of possession or restitution, and awarding court costs. This provision is essentially a procedural template ensuring that winning judgments in Tennessee eviction proceedings follow a standardized format.

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For Property Managers

Under Tenn. Code Ann. tit. 29, ch. 18 § 29-18-124, a landlord who prevails in a detainer action can expect the court to issue a judgment in a specific statutory form that restores possession of the property and authorizes a writ of possession or restitution. Compliant operators generally retain copies of all court documents, including the endorsed warrant or annexed judgment, as part of their records. Understanding this procedural step helps property owners recognize what a valid favorable judgment looks like and what legal authority it conveys.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Tenn. Code Ann. tit. 29, ch. 18 § 29-18-124 governs the form a court judgment must take when a landlord wins an eviction case in Tennessee, including the issuance of a writ of possession that can compel a tenant to vacate. Tenants facing such a judgment have the right to understand what the document authorizes and may have options such as appealing the ruling or raising defenses in subsequent proceedings. Tenant-rights organizations in Tennessee can help explain what a judgment in this form means and what general options may be available after one is entered.

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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