Lyons v. Lyons

This is an unlawful detainer action by S. D. Lyons against his son, Ruby Lyons, to recover possession of the lower floor of a business building in Oklahoma Oity. The justice court rendered judgment for the plaintiff. The cause was appealed to the district court, where, on a trial de novo and without a jury, judgment was again rendered for the plaintiff. The defendant appeals.

The material facts are these: Defendant has been in possession of the premises since 1925. The evidence on behalf of plaintiff is that defendant went into possession as plaintiff’s tenant and paid rent for some time;…