Lopez v. Davidson

This is a summary proceeding by the plaintiff to eject the defendant from certain premises in the City of Lafayette. It is alleged in the petition that the defendant was occupying the premises under a verbal lease from month to month at the rental of $15 per month, and that the defendant had been duly notified to vacate the premises. A rule was served on the defendant in due course, and he appeared and filed certain exceptions and an answer. After a hearing, the trial judge dismissed the rule, and plaintiff asked for and was granted an appeal to this court.

The defendant filed a motion in this…