(1) In eviction actions, the court shall grant a default judgment to the landlord where:(a) The landlord complies with Section 89-8-33;(b) Issuance and service of summons is proper;(c) The tenant fails to appear; and(d) The landlord is otherwise entitled to a judgment under law.
(a) The landlord complies with Section 89-8-33;
(b) Issuance and service of summons is proper;
(c) The tenant fails to appear; and
(d) The landlord is otherwise entitled to a judgment under law.
(2) In eviction actions, the court shall grant judgment to the landlord where:(a) The landlord complies with Section 89-8-33;(b) The judge finds that the tenant failed to present a valid defense or counterclaim; and(c) The landlord is otherwise entitled to a judgment under law.
(a) The landlord complies with Section 89-8-33;
(b) The judge finds that the tenant failed to present a valid defense or counterclaim; and
(c) The landlord is otherwise entitled to a judgment under law.
(3) In eviction actions, judgments granted by the court shall be signed and executed on the same business day that the judgment is granted.