Cal. Civ. Code § 29-18-125
Monetary judgments for plaintiff.
Operative Text
In all cases of forcible entry and detainer, forcible detainer, and unlawful detainer, the judge of the court of general sessions trying the cause shall be authorized and it shall be the judge's duty to ascertain the arrearage of rent, interest, and damages, if any, and render judgment therefor if the judge's judgment shall be that the plaintiff recover possession.
Tennessee Code Ann. tit. 29, ch. 18 § 29-18-125 establishes that when a court of general sessions rules in favor of a plaintiff in a forcible entry and detainer, forcible detainer, or unlawful detainer case, the judge is both authorized and obligated to calculate any unpaid rent, interest, and damages. The monetary judgment is issued alongside—and contingent upon—the court's decision that the plaintiff is entitled to recover possession of the property. In other words, a single proceeding can resolve both the right to possession and the financial amounts owed.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Tenn. Code Ann. tit. 29, ch. 18 § 29-18-125, landlords who prevail in a detainer action before a general sessions court can expect the judge to assess and award a monetary judgment covering rent arrears, interest, and damages in the same proceeding. Compliant operators typically maintain clear, documented records of unpaid rent, applicable interest rates, and any quantifiable damages so that these figures can be presented to the court accurately. Having organized ledgers and lease documentation ready supports the court's duty to calculate the full amount owed.
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 § 29-18-125 means that if a landlord wins a detainer case against a tenant, the general sessions judge is required to also enter a monetary judgment for rent, interest, and damages in that same hearing. Tenants facing such proceedings have the right to present their own evidence—such as proof of payments made or disputes about the amounts claimed—directly to the court. Tenant-rights organizations in Tennessee can help individuals understand what records to gather and what procedural options may be available in a general sessions detainer case.
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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