Gallatin Housing Authority v. Mahoganee Pelt

OPINION

W. Néal McB'rayer, J.,

delivered the opinion of the court, in which

Andy J. Bennett, J., and J. Steven Stafford, P.J.,1 W.S., joined.

This appeal arises from an indigent tenant’s petition for writs of certiorari and supersedeas for a de novo review of an unlawful detainer action originally filed in general sessions court. The tenant sought to remain in possession of the leased premises during the review without posting a possessory bond. The circuit court initially issued the writs and, in lieu of a bond, ordered the tenant to pay rent as it became due. The landlord objected, arguing that…