Myers v. Willmeroth

The plaintiff brings this action for the forcible detention of a residence property. It is claimed that defendant is holding over his term because of the failure to pay the rent when it became due. The answer was a plea of not guilty. The verdict and judgment were for the plaintiff and defendant appeals.

The evidence shows that defendant was a tenant of the property, under a verbal lease from month to month for the agreed rental of $10 per month. Plaintiff alleges that the rent due on February 15, 1947, has not been paid. Defendant was served with a proper notice to quit the premises.…