Massengill v. . Lee

Tbe findings of fact made by Judge Harris were based upon tbe record and tbe evidence offered, and we think are sufficient to support tbe order denying appellant’s motion for judgment absolute against tbe Sheriff for tbe penalty prescribed by G-. S., 162-14.

Tbe pertinent facts were these: 10 December, 1945, tbe plaintiffs instituted summary ejectment proceedings in tbe court of a justice of tbe peace against defendant Alice R. Lee to remove her from a 20-acre tract of land. Judgment was rendered in favor of plaintiff Massengill for tbe possession of tbe land 18 December, 1945. Alice R. Lee…