Bowman v. Mehring

This is an action of forcible detainer brought by appellant against appellee, to recover the possession of certain premises in the complaint described. It is not shown that the relation of landlord and tenant existed between appellant and appellee, but it was sought to be shown that the husband of appellee leased certain premises of one John B. Bowman, since deceased, and a decree of sale of those premises to pay debts was had, and appellant became the purchaser. The lease made between John B. Bowman, since deceased, and the husband of appellee, since deceased, was offered in evideuce, but,…