Stricklin v. Joslin

This suit was brought by ap-pellee against appellant in the justice court as an action of forcible detainer for the failure and refusal of appellant, to surrender the premises of appellee after the rental period had expired, and appellee also claimed damages for such detention in the sum of $150. Appellant claimed to have rented the premises for the years 1927 and 1928, and sought through a cross-action to recover $197.50 due him for labor performed on the place. The justice of the peace rendered judgment that the premises be restored to- appellee and also rendered judgment in favor of…