Burkhard v. Mitchell

Bissell, O.

Mitchell instituted these proceedings in forcible entry and detainer against Burkhard, to recover possession of certain premises in Trinidad. The trial resulted in a judgment in favor of the owner for the possession, and *377for the rent for the months of November, December and January. The November rent was found to be $75, and that for the two succeeding months $100. This amount of rent was not fixed by any specific agreement. The controversy was as to what, if any, tenancy had resulted, by operation of law, from what had been done by the parties.

In June, 1884, Mitchell was the owner…