Long v. Smith

MANFORD, Judge.

This case involves a claim by Helen Long against Betty Smith for rent and possession of property. Long filed a Landlord’s Complaint under Chapter 535, RSMo 1986, Landlord-Tenant Actions, alleging that Smith purchased property from her under contract for deed, but became a tenant pursuant to the forfeiture clause of the contract. Smith filed a counterclaim for specific performance and for damages. After trial to the circuit court sitting without a jury, the court entered judgment in favor of Long and awarded her damages in the amount of $5,850, and possession of the property.…