Thiel v. Bull's Ferry Land Co.

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Beasley, Chief Justice.

This suit is founded on an alleged eviction by a landlord of his tenant. The plaintiff, Thiel, held the premises under a written demise made by the defendant for a term of years, such instrument containing a provision that in case of a breach by the lessee of any of his covenants the lessor might re-enter. On the allegation of certain breaches the company expelled the plaintiff, using violence to his person, though to the extent only that was necessary to effect his dispossession.

The damages claimed are those proceeding from two…