Renshaw v. Reynolds

This suit was brought before a justice of the peace of Greene County under the provisions of Sections 6901 and 6903, Revised Statutes 1919, for the possession of certain real estate for non-payment of rent, and for the rent accrued and unpaid. The plaintiff had judgment for possession, and for $60, the amount of the unpaid rent. Defendant gave the bond as provided by Section 6909, and was allowed an appeal to the circuit court. In the circuit court defendant demanded that the cause be tried to a jury. This was overruled by the court, and defendant excepted. The cause was heard by the court,…