Berkel v. Schmitt

Appellee instituted a forcible entry and detainer proceeding against appellant before a justice of the peace of Gallatin county for the recovery of the possession of certain real estate. A trial was had, resulting in a judgment in favor of appellee for possession of the premises involved in said proceeding. Appellant prayed an appeal to the county court of said county. The appeal bond was fixed in the sum of $1,000, and the same was filed by appellant and was approved by said justice within 20 days after the rendition of said judgment.

The record discloses that, by agreement of appellant and…