Verified Notice of Eviction Appeal

This form is a Verified Notice of Appeal for an eviction case. It is used by the Defendant to tell the court that they are appealing a Judgment and Order that was entered in the case.

The court describes it as: Required statement for all Justice Court eviction appeals after December 31, 2025.

Common questions

Who fills out this form?

The Defendant in the case fills out this form. You must also provide your signature and contact information.

What does this form ask for?

It asks the Defendant to state that they are appealing the Judgment and Order and that they believe they have a good defense to the claims.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026.

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