MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Swift action and teamwork among city and law enforcement officials helped an 83-year-old woman from being evicted in South Memphis on Friday.

A family member contacted Memphis Councilwoman Yolanda Cooper-Sutton and the Shelby Co. Sheriff’s Office for help.

The sheriff’s office sent a civil levy commander to the home, who explained the eviction was not being carried out by the sheriff’s office and that they could not intervene without a court order.

Councilwoman Cooper-Sutton, the homeowner, and her lawyer quickly obtained a court injunction, confirming the homeowner had paid her taxes.

Once verified, deputies stopped the eviction and removed the private movers and private process server from the property.

After the scene was cleared, the problem remained that the home

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