Reeves v. City of Phoenix

DONOFRIO, Judge.

This is an action in forcible detainer brought by Appellee City of Phoenix against Appellants Melford and Thelma Reeves, doing business as Reeves Sand and Rock Company. The Court below found defendants guilty of forcible entry and rendered a judgment in favor of the plaintiff for possession and restitution of the premises. Defendants appeal from this judgment, and the court’s order denying their motion for a new trial.

The City of Phoenix, hereinafter referred to as plaintiff, was the fee owner ■since 1924 of two 80 acre parcels of real estate located in Section 23, Township 1…