Sumlin v. Woodson

Ed. F. MoFaddin, Justice.

Appellee, Woodson, sued appellant, Sumlin, for unlawful detainer (§ 6035, et seq., Pope’s Digest), and recovered damages which are challenged by this appeal.

Woodson owned a stock of groceries and fixtures and a building located at 716 West Third Street, Little Eock. He did not own the land on which the building was situated, but had a ground lease (paying therefor $20 per month), and had the right to remove the building. Woodson had operated a grocery store in the building from November, 1943, to March, 1944, when, for a cash consideration of $1,750, Woodson sold to…