Sherrill v. Stewart

Smith, C. J.,

delivered the opinion of the court.'

The appellee purchased the house in which the appellant was living and on her refusal to surrender possession thereof instituted this action in the county court of Harrison County for the possession of the property-and a judgment against the appellant for double rent therefor. The defense plead by the appellant to this action was that she was in possession of the property under an unexpired lease thereof from its former owner at a rental of $50 per month. - The case was tried before a jury by the county court which resulted in a verdict and…