Section 29-25-108 - Judgment(a) When the defendant makes default, or a decision is made against the defendant after appearance, the court shall direct a peremptory mandamus to issue forthwith.(b) Should the decision be adverse to the petitioner, the petition or bill shall be dismissed with costs.Code 1858, § 3574 (deriv. Acts 1831, ch. 51, § 7); Shan., § 5338; Code 1932, § 9498; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 23-2008.