§ 4851. Issuance of process by Superior judge When the lessee of lands or tenements, either by parole or written lease, or a person holding under the lease, holds possession of the demised premises without right, after the termination of the lease by its own limitation or after breach of a stipulation contained in the […]
§ 4852. Mode of process; declaration; trial by jury The process may issue as a summons or writ of attachment, requiring the defendant to appear and answer to the complaint of the plaintiff which shall state that the defendant is in the possession of the lands or tenements in question (describing them), which the tenant […]
§ 4853. Service of process The process shall be served and notice given as in other civil actions. (Amended 1971, No. 185 (Adj. Sess.), § 140, eff. March 29, 1972; 1973, No. 249 (Adj. Sess.), § 30, eff. April 9, 1974.)
§ 4853a. Payment of rent into court; expedited hearing [Subsection (a) as amended by 2007, Act No. 125 (Adj. Sess.), § 1.] (a) In any action against a tenant for possession, the landlord may file a motion for an order that the tenant pay rent into court. The motion may be filed and served with […]
§ 4853b. Unlawful occupant; expedited hearing (a)(1) In an action for ejectment, the landlord, the landlord’s agent, or the tenant may file a motion for a judgment that the plaintiff is entitled to immediate possession of the premises on the grounds that the defendant is a person that is occupying a dwelling unit without right […]
§ 4854. Judgment for plaintiff; writ of possession If the court finds that the plaintiff is entitled to possession of the premises, the plaintiff shall have judgment for possession and rents due, damages, and costs, and when a written rental agreement so provides, the court may award reasonable attorney’s fees. A writ of possession shall […]
§ 4854a. Property of tenant remaining on premises after eviction (a) A landlord may dispose of any personal property remaining in a dwelling unit or leased premises without notice or liability to the tenant or owner of the personal property: (1) 15 days after a writ of possession is served pursuant to this chapter or […]
§ 4855. Close jail execution, when not to issue When such judgment includes rent for the use of leased premises prior to the giving of notice to quit, the court shall not certify on an execution issued thereon that the cause of action arose from the willful and malicious act and neglect of the defendant, […]
§ 4856. Judgment for defendant; execution When the plaintiff’s complaint is dismissed or he or she does not prove his or her right to the possession, the defendant shall have judgment for his or her costs, and execution therefor. (Amended 1971, No. 185 (Adj. Sess.), § 141, eff. March 29, 1972.)
