44-14-268. Motion for dissolution of writ; payment of claim or furnishing of bond; procedure upon dissolution of writ.

At any time within which the defendant may file defenses as provided for under Code Section 44-14-267, the defendant may:#

1. (1)

   Move for a dissolution of the writ, which motion shall be granted unless the petitioner proves the grounds upon which the writ was issued; or#

2. (2)

   Pay to the court the full amount of the petitioner’s claim, including costs, or furnish a bond with good and sufficient security for the value of the property as determined after hearing by the court before which the matter is pending or a bond for the amount of petitioner’s claim, including costs, whichever is less.#

If the writ is dissolved under paragraph (1) or (2) of subsection (a) of this Code section, the action shall proceed on the petitioner’s claim as if no writ had issued; and any issue requiring trial shall be had in accordance with the procedure prescribed for civil actions in courts of record.#