Cranford v. Lawrence

LAWSON, Justice.

This is a proceeding in the nature of unlawful detainer, under Title 31, Chapter 3, Code 1940, which deals with possession of land wrongfully withheld.

The case originated in a justice of the peace court and resulted in a judgment for the landlord. The tenant appealed to the circuit court of Marshall County where the case was tried on testimony taken ore tenus before the trial judge. In the circuit court there was a judgment for the tenant. The landlord has appealed.

Such a proceeding is purely statutory. It is well established that on the trial of such a case the burden is upon…