Dix v. Burkhard

This is an action in forcible entry and detainer. It was instituted in a justice of the peace court of Tulsa county by J. S. Burkhard, as plaintiff, against Adeline Dix, as defendant, to obtain possession of a residence located at 1208 South Indian street in the city of Tulsa. The plaintiff asserted forcible entry and unlawful detainer. The defendant asserted peaceable entry pursuant to agreement and rightful possession by reason of an alleged vested life estate. The trial of the case to a jury in the justice court resulted in a judgment for the defendant.

The plaintiff perfected an appeal to…