Cheatwood v. Jackson

TUNKS, Chief Justice.

This is an appeal from a summary judgment in favor of the defendant in a libel case.

The plaintiff, Judy Cheatwood, a feme sole, was a tenant occupying an apartment in an apartment house of which the defendant, B. H. Jackson, was part owner. Her tenancy was pursuant to a written rental agreement. On October 6, 1967, Tackson mailed to her the following letter:

“This is to notify you that the Apartment Rental Agreement between you and the Wes-Lyn Apartments dated November 12, 1966, is hereby cancelled, effective immediately. This action is in accordance with Article #11 and…