Craig v. Ensey

Niblack, O. J.

This was a suit commenced before a. justice of the' peace, by Samuel E. Ensey, against Amelia. Craig, for the recovery of the possession of certain portions-, of a building in Danville, in this State, used as a hotel, which it was alleged the plaintiff had leased to the defendant, and the defendant held over after her term had expired.

The defendant answered in four paragraphs, the first-in general denial, and the other three setting up special matters in defence.

There was a finding and judgment, for the plaintiff,, before the justice.

On appeal to the circuit court, the defendant…