Stephens v. Stark

BOULDIN, Justice.

Statutory action of ejectment. Plea of not guilty.

Plaintiff introduced a deed purporting to convey to him title to the residence lot sued for. There was no evidence that plaintiff, nor any one through whom he claimed title, had title thereto or was ever in possession, and no evidence of claim of title from a common source.

Plaintiff testified that after obtaining his deed he had a rental agreement with the husband of this defendant; that when the first month’s rent became due the lessee refused to pay, said he was not going to pay any rent; that, thereupon, the wife, this…