Cressler v. Williams

— Appellant’s intestate entered into the possession of real estate by permission of the executor and heirs of Allen Hamilton, deceased. The possession was taken before any definite term was agreed upon, and, although the parties afterwards attempted to unite in the execution of a lease for a certain period, Murray continued in possession without any agreement as to the duration of the tenancy. As no time was fixed, and as the premises were occupied under and by the consent of the owner, the tenancy must be deemed one from year to year.

It appears from the evidence, that appellee was one of the…