Redfern v. Botham

Mr. Presiding Justice Shepard

delivered the opinion of the Court.

An action, which the evidence shows was in forcible detainer, was begun before a justice of the peace by the appellee against a “ Mrs. Redfern ” as defendant, and upon appeal to the Circuit Court leave was given to amend by changing the name of the defendant to that of the appellant, and a judgment for restitution of certain premises being there rendered, this appeal has followed.

The transcript of proceedings before the justice of the peace shows a “ complaint filed,” but no complaint in writing as required by the statute, or…