Murphy v. Dwyer

This was an action of forcible detainer brought by Matthew Dwyer, a landlord, against James S. Murphy, his tenant, charging the defendant with holding possession of certain premises without right, after the determination of the tenancy by notice to quit. The evidence establishes the relation of landlord and tenant between the parties, and shows possession by the tenant and the payment of rent for a certain time prior to July 1, 1881, and that on that day the plaintiff caused a written notice to be served on the defendant to quit and deliver up possession of said premises to the plaintiff…