Farrelly v. Wells

This action is brought in ejectment to enforce a forfeiture due to an alleged violation by the defendant, the lessee under a written lease, of the provisions of the National Prohibition Act. The complaint alleges the arrest of defendant for a violation of the provisions of that law and his conviction and fine upon a plea of guilty. The complaint also sets forth that plaintiff, under the option given by the statute, terminated the lease, demanded possession and gave notice to quit. The defendant demurred to the complaint. The plaintiff then moved for judgment upon the pleadings. For the…