State Ex Rel. Johnson v. Blair

This is an original proceeding in certiorari to quash for alleged conflict the opinion of respondents in the case of Ashenhurst v. Johnson (Mo. App.), 167 S.W.2d 397.

Respondents stated that the cause before them was one in ejectment for possession of certain real estate in Lebanon, Laclede County; and that an answer and reply had been filed in the cause, and the cause tried to the court without the aid of a jury and without declarations of law to show the theory on which it was tried. The trial court found the issues for plaintiff.

Respondents stated the facts, as follows: "In November, 1936,…