Wayland v. Latham

BURROUGHS, P. J., pro tem.

This is an action of unlawful detainer after default in payment of rent and three days’ notice to pay rent or quit. The cause was tried by a jury and a verdict returned in favor of the defendant. Before the entry of judgment thereon the court, notwithstanding the verdict, on motion of plaintiff, rendered judgment in favor of the plaintiff declaring a forfeiture of the lease, a restitution of the premises, $2,650 rent due and an attorney fee in the sum of $500, together with his costs of suit.

It is the contention of the appellant that the court erred in setting aside…