Parkhurst v. Lebanon Publishing Co.

Action in ejectment for described real estate in Lebanon, Laclede County, with a cross action, which the trial court construed to be an action in equity to redeem the property from an equitable mortgage. All issues were tried to the court and found for defendant. Plaintiff has appealed.

The petition in ejectment, in usual form, alleged that plaintiff became legally entitled to possession on February 17, 1946. The rental value was alleged to be $100 per month, and this was admitted by defendant's answer. Other allegations were denied.

In the cross petition defendant alleged the purchase of the…