Pittsburgh & Lake Superior Iron Co. v. Kirkpatrick

This is a summary proceeding to obtain possession of a house owned by the plaintiff, and occupied by the defendant and his family. The court below directed a verdict for the plaintiff.

Defendant had been in the employ-of the plaintiff as book-keeper up to June 1, 1891, when his employment ceased. He was notified May 1 that his services would be no longer required. The house was required for the use of the man employed in his place. Defendant’s, father was the general agent of the plaintiff at its mine. Defendant did not leave the house upon the termination of his employment, and June 12, 1891,…