Antioch, TN asked in Civil Litigation for Tennessee

Q: I filed a detainer warrant to have my ex evicted from my apartment but I missed my court date. What do i need to do?

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Leonard Robert Grefseng
Leonard Robert Grefseng
Answered
  • Columbia, TN
  • Licensed in Tennessee

A: if more than 10 days have expired since the court date, you will have to re-file the case and pay another filing fee. In other words, just start over. If less than 10 days, you could appeal the dismissal , but the costs of an appeal may be more than just re-filing. Check with the court clerk to see if they will re-set the case (but I suspect this will only work if you have a GOOD reason for missing court).

Frank J. Steiner
Frank J. Steiner
Answered
  • Nashville, TN
  • Licensed in Tennessee

A: Refile

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