Cal. Civ. Code § 29-18-129
Certiorari and supersedeas to circuit court.
Operative Text
The proceedings to such actions must not be removed to circuit court by writs of certiorari and supersedeas. In such proceedings, a party seeking de novo review may appeal in accordance with § 27-5-108, § 29-18-128, or § 29-18-130.
Tennessee Code Ann. tit. 29, ch. 18 § 29-18-129 establishes that unlawful detainer and related summary possession proceedings cannot be transferred to circuit court through the traditional writs of certiorari and supersedeas. Instead, any party who wants a fresh, de novo review of the case must pursue an appeal through one of three specific statutory pathways referenced in the code. This rule keeps these proceedings on a defined appellate track rather than allowing removal through older common-law writ procedures.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 29-18-129, landlords involved in unlawful detainer or summary possession actions should be aware that the opposing party cannot simply remove the case to circuit court via certiorari or supersedeas writs. A compliant operator understands that any appeal for de novo review must follow the channels set out in § 27-5-108, § 29-18-128, or § 29-18-130, and plans accordingly when managing the timeline of a possession proceeding. Familiarity with these appellate routes helps property managers anticipate how long a case may remain active after an initial judgment.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 29-18-129 means that if a tenant wishes to challenge a judgment in a summary possession case, the avenue for doing so is not through writs of certiorari or supersedeas to circuit court, but rather through the specific appeal procedures outlined in § 27-5-108, § 29-18-128, or § 29-18-130. Tenants have the right to seek de novo review, meaning the appellate court can look at the case fresh rather than simply reviewing whether the lower court made an error. Tenant-rights organizations or legal aid services can help explain which of the three statutory appeal paths may be relevant to a given situation.
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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