Henze v. Shell Oil Co.

KAROHL, Presiding Judge.

Plaintiffs filed an unlawful detainer action under the first subdivision of Section 534.030 RSMo 1986. They did so in their capacity as owners and as landlord under a lease agreement. They alleged that defendant Shell, as tenant, willfully, and without force held possession of real estate after termination of the time for which the premises were let. These allegations stated a cause of action under the first subdivision of the statute which does not require allegations or proof of demand. The cause was tried on stipulated facts. The trial was a de novo hearing…