Croft v. Faust

Mr. Associate Justice OxnER

delivered the unanimous opinion of the Court.

This proceeding was brought by respondent, as landlord, to eject appellant, a tenant, from a dwelling located on Marlboro Street in the city‘of Aiken. The case was heard by one of the magistrates - of Aiken County and a jury, resulting in a verdict and judgment in favor of the landlord. On appeal to the Circuit Court, the judgment was affirmed. This appeal followed. The only question necessary for us to determine is the character of the tenancy.

Appellant entered into possession of the premises on May 1, 1942, under a…