Morales v. Martínez

On October 4, 1929, Francisco Javier Morales commenced an action of unlawful detainer, on the ground of non-payment of rent. On November 1 defendants deposited $200 to cover the October installment of rent. On December 1 defendants deposited in like manner $200 for the month of November. On December 19 the district court rendered judgment for plaintiff. On December 28 defendants filed a motion for reconsideration, and a notice of appeal. On January 7, 1930, defendants deposited another $200 to cover the December installment of rent. On the same day the court set aside the judgment for…