Burr v. Johnson

This is an unlawful entry and detainer proceeding instituted by appellee against appellant, who is treated throughout the record as her tenant. The cause was appealed from the court of a justice of the peace, and heard by the circuit judge who awarded judgment for the landlord, together with double rent during the stated period. Such damages were computed upon a base rental of $40 per month. Judgment ran against the sureties upon the appeal bond to the extent of such undertaking. Burr, only, appeals.

Although it is disclosed that after the jdgment in the circuit court, the tenant quit the…