McIlwain v. Karstens

This action of forcible entry and detainer was commenced by appellant before a justice of the peace to recover from appellees, who were tenants of the heirs at law of William Murphy, deceased, the possession of 160 acres of land. The cause was taken bjr appeal to the County Court, and there tried by the court without a jury. The court refused to admit the evidence offered on behalf of plaintiff, found the issues for defendants, and gave judgment against plaintiff for costs. To reverse the judgment plaintiff took this appeal. The complaint filed in the cause by plaintiff alleges : That on…