McKinney v. James A. Brady Foundry Co.

This is a proceeding in forcible entry and detainer. The judgment in the Municipal Court was against the plaintiff for costs. The evidence tends to show that at the time this suit was begun, i. e., December 15, 1909, defendants in error were in arrears for rent due December 1, 1909. Sections 8 and 9 of chapter 80, E. S., provide two ways in which the landlord may proceed to forfeit the lease and regain possession of leased premises when the tenant is in default in the payment of rent, viz:

‘1 Section 8. That a landlord or his agent may, any time after rent is due, demand payment thereof and…