Dispossessory Default Writ Tack and Mail – Georgia Court

The Dispossessory Default Writ Tack and Mail form is a legal document used in the Magistrate Court of various counties in Georgia for the purpose of reclaiming possession of a property. It is typically employed when a tenant fails to respond to a dispossessory action initiated by the property owner or landlord. This form ensures that the property owner can lawfully regain possession of their property when a tenant does not contest the dispossessory proceedings.

Filling out this form correctly is crucial for the legal process of reclaiming possession of a property. Follow these steps to complete the form accurately:

Court Information

1. • County Name: Fill in the name of the county where the Magistrate Court is located in the space provided at the top of the form (e.g., “MAGISTRATE COURT OF FULTON COUNTY, GEORGIA”).

Case Details

1. • Date Filed: Enter the date on which the form is being filed.
   • Case Number: Write the case number assigned to the dispossessory action.

Plaintiff Information

1. • Plaintiff(s) Name and Address: Enter the full name(s) and address of the property owner(s) or landlord(s) initiating the dispossessory action.

Defendant Information

1. • Defendant(s) Name and Address: Enter the full name(s) and address of the tenant(s) from whom possession of the property is being sought.

Default Judgment

1. • This section will be filled out by the court. It states that the defendant was properly served by tack and mail but failed to respond within the legal timeframe, entitling the plaintiff to a writ of possession.

Writ of Possession

1. • Sheriff’s County: Fill in the name of the county where the Sheriff’s department is located.
   • Date and Signature: Leave this section blank as it will be completed by the Magistrate Judge. The date will be when the writ is issued, and the judge will sign it to authorize the order.

Additional Notes

• Ensure all names and addresses are accurate and match those on the original dispossessory filing.
• Double-check the case number and date filed to ensure consistency with court records.
• Do not sign the form in the place of the Magistrate Judge.

By following these steps, you can ensure the form is filled out correctly and submitted for processing in the Magistrate Court.