Tinsley v. Majorana

COMBS, Justice.

This is a forcible detainer action. The appeal is from a judgment entered on a directed verdict for the landlord, appellee here, at the close of the opening statement of counsel for the tenant, the appellant here.

Appellant for several years had leased from appellee a storeroom located in the *540City of Louisville. The original lease was for one year and had been extended from year to year until June 1, 1949. On May 6, 1949, appellee notified appellant he would require possession of the premises at the expiration of the current lease. Appellant refused to vacate and appellee filed…