Cloud v. Groves

Evans, Judge.

This is a dispossessory proceeding. Edward Groves, Jr., by affidavit, contends Marvin Cloud is a tenant at sufferance, holding over, has failed to pay rent at the rate of $255 per month, has refused to deliver possession to affiant, and he seeks a writ of possession as owner of the property.

Defendant Cloud answered and denied jurisdiction of the court, denied that he was holding over, denied that he was a tenant, and denied that he owed any rent. Defendant contended he was in truth the owner of the property having gone into possession under a claim of right, by virtue of a…