Vinson v. Hamilton

OPINION

MOORE, Chief Justice.

I. INTRODUCTION

Jack Vinson appeals a decision of the superior court affirming the district court’s judgment against him in a proceeding for forcible entry and detainer. Vinson’s landlord, Robert J. Hamilton, instituted the action after terminating Vinson’s month-to-month tenancy. Vinson challenges the denial of both his motion .for a continuance and his request for a jury trial. We reverse the denial of the continuance, and affirm the denial of a jury trial.

II. FACTS AND PROCEEDINGS

In December 1989 Vinson rented a house from Hamilton under an oral month-to-month…