Cal. Civ. Code § 534.355
Court may include in judgment of possession an order to sheriff requiring delivery of premises to prevailing party within fifteen days
Operative Text
In an action pursuant to chapter 441, chapter 524, chapter 535, or this chapter, the court in entering a judgment for possession of the premises, at the request of the prevailing party, may order the sheriff or appropriate officer to deliver possession of the premises to the prevailing party within fifteen days of the date the judgment becomes final. Said order may be withdrawn at the request of the prevailing party.
Missouri Revised Statutes § 534.355 authorizes a court, when ruling in a possession case brought under certain chapters of Missouri law, to include in its judgment an order directing the sheriff or another appropriate officer to physically deliver the premises to the winning party. This delivery must occur within fifteen days of the judgment becoming final. The prevailing party may also ask the court to withdraw that order if circumstances change.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Mo. Rev. Stat. § 534.355, a landlord who prevails in a possession action may request that the court's judgment include a directive to the sheriff to enforce delivery of the property within fifteen days of the judgment becoming final. Compliant operators typically make this request at the time judgment is entered and maintain documentation of the final judgment date to track the enforcement timeline. If the situation resolves voluntarily—such as the tenant vacating on their own—the landlord can request that the sheriff's order be withdrawn.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 534.355 means that a court ruling against a tenant in a possession case can include a sheriff's order to remove the tenant from the premises within fifteen days of the judgment becoming final. Tenants facing such a judgment may have options such as appealing the decision, seeking a stay of the judgment, or consulting a tenant-rights organization to understand what procedural rights remain available. The provision also notes that the prevailing party can withdraw the sheriff's order, which may be relevant if a tenant and landlord reach a separate agreement after judgment is entered.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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