Cal. Civ. Code § 534.370
Form of execution against defendant
Operative Text
Executions against defendants shall contain a clause of restitution, and, in other respects, conform to the judgment, and may be in the following form: The state of Missouri, to the sheriff of the county of ______, greeting: Whereas, G H, on the ______ day of ______, 20______, obtained judgment before the undersigned judge for the county of ______, against E F, that the said G H have restitution of (here insert a description of the premises, as in the complaint, if the verdict be for the whole, or as in the verdict, if it be for a part), and that he recover of the said E F the sum of ______ dollars for his damages, and also at the rate of ______ dollars per month for rents and profits, from the ______ day of ______, 20______, until restitution be made, together with costs: You are, therefore, commanded to take with you the power of the county, if necessary, and to cause the said E F to be forthwith removed from the said premises, and the said G H to have peaceable possession thereof; and that of the goods and chattels of the said E F you cause to be levied the damages, rents and profits aforesaid, with the sum of ______ dollars for costs and ______ for this writ and your fees hereon, and that you return this writ, with your doings thereon, to the undersigned within twenty days from the date hereof. Given under my hand this ______ day of ______, 20______ A B, Judge.
Missouri Revised Statutes § 534.370 establishes the required form and content of a writ of execution issued after a landlord wins a judgment in an eviction case. The writ must include a clause ordering restitution of the premises to the landlord, direct the sheriff to remove the tenant and restore the landlord to peaceful possession, and authorize the sheriff to levy the tenant's goods and chattels to satisfy any awarded damages, rents, profits, and costs. The statute provides a model template that courts and judges may follow when drafting such writs, ensuring the document conforms to the underlying judgment.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Mo. Rev. Stat. § 534.370, once a landlord obtains a judgment for restitution of premises, the court issues a writ of execution that directs the sheriff to carry out the removal and restore possession. Compliant operators generally retain copies of the judgment and the issued writ, coordinate with the sheriff's office regarding the scheduled removal, and ensure that any claimed damages, rents, and profits are accurately reflected in the judgment so the writ can properly authorize their collection. Familiarity with the statutory form helps property owners verify that the writ issued in their case conforms to the requirements of § 534.370.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 534.370 governs the formal writ that a sheriff uses to carry out an eviction after a court judgment, including the authority to remove a tenant from the premises and levy personal property to satisfy damages and costs. Tenants who believe the underlying judgment or the writ itself does not conform to the requirements of § 534.370 — for example, that the writ does not accurately reflect the judgment — may have grounds to raise that issue in court proceedings. Tenants facing execution of such a writ may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider to understand what options, if any, are available to them.
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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