Application and Order for Default Writ – Georgia Court
The Application and Order for Default Writ is used in dispossessory proceedings within the Magistrate Court of a specific county in Georgia. It is an official application and order for a Default Writ of Possession, which is a legal document that allows a landlord to regain possession of their property from a tenant who has failed to comply with the terms of their lease or rental agreement. This form ensures that all necessary information is documented for the legal process of evicting a tenant and reclaiming property.
Follow these steps to complete the form:
Header
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- Fill in the name of the county where the court is located.
Case Information
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- Date Filed: Enter the date when the form is being submitted.
- Case No: Enter the case number assigned to the dispossessory proceeding.
Parties Involved
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- Plaintiff(s): Write the full name and address of the plaintiff(s) (landlord or property owner).
- Defendant(s): Write the full name and address of the defendant(s) (tenant).
Application for Default Writ
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- Confirm that the case has been properly served to the defendant(s) and they have failed to respond within the legal timeframe.
- Indicate that you are applying for:
- (a) The issuance of a Writ of Possession as per O.C.G.A., section 44-7-53.
- (b) Judgment in favor of the plaintiff for the amounts demanded in the affidavit previously filed with the court.
- Date: Enter the current date.
- Plaintiff Signature: The plaintiff should sign this section.
Order Section (to be completed by the Judge)
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- The judge will fill in the amounts for:
- Principal
- Interest
- Attorney’s fees
- All costs of the proceedings
- Date: The judge will enter the date.
- Judge Signature: The judge will sign this section.
- The judge will fill in the amounts for:
Writ of Possession
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- To the Sheriff of ___________ County or lawful deputies of the Sheriff: The name of the county will be filled in.
- The Sheriff is commanded to remove the defendant(s) and their property from the premises and deliver possession to the plaintiff.
- Effective Date Options
- Instanter (immediate action)
- On a specific date (fill in the date)
- Pursuant to the terms of a consent judgment (fill in the date)
- Date: The magistrate will enter the date.
- Magistrate Signature: The magistrate will sign this section.
Tips
- Ensure all information is accurate and complete before submission.
- Double-check the defendant’s address for correctness.
- Attach any necessary supporting documents, such as the affidavit filed by the plaintiff.
- Submit the form to the appropriate magistrate court for processing.