A subpoena is an order of a court which requires a person to be present at a certain time and place or suffer a penalty (subpoena means, literally, “under penalty”). This is the traditional tool used by lawyers to ensure that witnesses present themselves at a given place, date and time to make themselves available to testify.
What is an eviction?
An eviction is the removal of a tenant from rental property by a law enforcement officer. First, the landlord must file and win an eviction lawsuit, also known as an "unlawful detainer."