Allen v. . Taylor

Merrimon, J.,

(after stating the facts). It is well settled, that the purchaser of land, when let into possession under a contract of purchase, is simply an occupant of it at the will of the vendor, and he so continues until the purchase money shall be paid. The vendor may at any time put an end to such occupancy by demanding possession, after reasonable notice to quit; and if it be not surrendered, then he may at once bring and maintain an action to recover the possession.

The occupancy is by permission, and therefore lawful, and hence the occupant is entitled to reasonable notice to quit. It…