Cosgrove v. Jones

In justice of the peace court there was verdict and judgment for the defendant Cosgrove, on appeal to the court of common pleas there was instructed verdict, and judgment for plaintiff Jones, and the defendant appeals to this court.

Plaintiff Jones was the owner and defendant Cosgrove was the tenant on the premises involved, on which defendant resided with his family. Plaintiff desired possession of the premises, but there was no contention of failure to pay rent or as to commission of waste by the tenant.

Admittedly the Oklahoma City area, in which the premises is situate, is subject to the…