Coffee v. Keeton

SIMPSON, Justice.

The action was in the nature of ejectment and the plaintiff recovered a judgment for the property sued for, together with $300 damages for detention.

The defendant, who appeals, made no appearance and on trial of the case a judgment by default “for the land sued for and described in the complaint (describing it)” was duly entered. A writ of inquiry to determine and assess the damages for detention was ordered and on hearing the evidence the jury returned a verdict in favor of the plaintiff for the stated sum.

We cannot accord with counsel’s contention that there was no judgment…