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MCDUFFIE COUNTY MAGISTRATE COURT Plaintiff’s Name STATE OF GEORGIA Plaintiff’s Address Civil Action No. Vs. COMPLAINT IN TROVER Defendant’s Name Defendant’s Address Telephone # 1. The defendant(s) is/are a resident(s) of McDuffie County, Georgia and is/are subject to the jurisdiction of this court. 2. Said defendant(s) is/are in possession of certain property which belongs to the plaintiff, to-wit: (property description–attach additional sheets if necessary) which has a total value of dollars. 3. The defendant(s) refuse(s) to deliver the above listed property to Plaintiff(s) or pay Plaintiff(s) the value of the property. The loss of use of the property has a value of dollars/ per [ ] day; [ ] week; [ ] month; [ ] year. Wherefore, Plaintiff demands judgment against defendant in the sum of the total value of the property and such amount as may be awarded at trial for the loss of use of the property if such property is returned to plaintiff, plus costs of this action. STATE OF GEORGIA, COUNTY OF MCDUFFIE [ ] OTHER The undersigned, being first duly sworn on oath, says the foregoing is a just and true statement of the amount owing by defendant(s) to plaintiff(s), exclusive of all set offs and just grounds of defense. Sworn and subscribed before me this day of [ ] Plaintiff(s); [ ] Plaintiff’s Agent; [ ] Plaintiff’s Attorney (If agent - title or capacity) Notary Public, Deputy Clerk Phone No. NOTICE AND SUMMONS TO: All Defendant(s) You are hereby notified that the above named Plaintiff has made a claim and is requesting judgment against you in the sum shown by the foregoing statement. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO FILE or PRESENT AN ANSWER TO THIS CLAIM WITHIN 30 DAYS AFTER SERVICE OF THIS CLAIM UPON YOU. IF YOU DO NOT ANSWER, JUDGMENT BY DEFAULT WILL BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU. YOUR ANSWER MAY BE FILED IN WRITING OR MAY BE GIVEN ORALLY TO THE JUDGE. If you choose to file your answer orally, it MUST BE IN OPEN COURT IN PERSON and within the 30-day period. NO TELEPHONE ANSWERS ARE PERMITTED. The court will hold a hearing on this claim at the McDuffie County Courthouse, Courtroom D, 210 Railroad Street, Thomson, GA 30824, at a time to be scheduled after your answer is filed. You may come to court with or without an attorney. If you have witnesses, books, receipts, or other writings bearing on this claim, you should bring them to court at the time of your hearing. If you want witnesses or documents subpoenaed, please notify the Magistrate Court for assistance. If you have a claim against the Plaintiff, you should notify the court and immediately file a written answer and counterclaim. If you admit to the Plaintiff's claim but need additional time to pay, you must come to the hearing in person and tell the court your circumstances. Filed this day of , . Magistrate or Deputy Clerk, McDuffie County, Georgia