Foster v. Housing Authority of Columbus

McMurray, Judge.

This is a dispossessory proceeding brought by the Housing Authority of Columbus, Georgia against a tenant, Sherryl Foster, for the nonpayment of rent, seeking possession of the premises after the owner has made a demand and the same has been refused. The tenant answered pro se denying that she owed any rent and asked "for a trial by jury.”

A jury trial was held, and at the conclusion of defendant’s case plaintiff moved for directed verdict which was granted by the court. Judgment in favor of the plaintiff was then entered for possession of the premises. Defendant appeals…