Goodin v. Japp

This is an action in forcible entry and detainer brought by Carrie Japp against E. Goodin in the justice of the peace court in the city of Lawton.

The case was certified for trial by the justice of the peace to the district court on the ground that title to real estate was involved. The district court, on motion of plaintiff, remanded the cause to the justice court. Upon receipt of the mandate the justice set the case for hearing on May 1, 1927, and so notified counsel.

(Defendant failed to appear for trial on that day, and judgment was entered against him. On May 7th he filed a motion to…