Civil Warrant {CV 9432}

CIVIL WARRANT. This form is used for initiating and serving a civil warrant in a case filed in the General Sessions Court of Shelby County, Tennessee. It commands a lawful officer to summon the defendant to appear in court to answer a civil action brought by the plaintiff. The form includes sections for the defendant's name and address, the date and time of the court appearance, and the nature of the claim. It also includes a judgment section, noting that if the court rules in favor of the plaintiff, the defendant may be liable for the costs and litigation taxes. The form has a section for the service of the warrant, which indicates when and how it was served to the defendant. It provides a notice to the defendant about Tennessee's personal property exemption law, which allows them to claim up to $10,000 in property as exempt from seizure. An affidavit section confirms whether the defendant is a member of the military, which affects certain legal proceedings. www.FormsWorkflow.com