Simmons v. Taylor

This is an action on a certiorari and supersedeas bond.

Lick Taylor rented a house and lot in Winchester ■ to Scott Lavis. After the expiration of the contract, he commenced an action of unlawful de-tainer before a Justice-of the Peace to recover possession of the property. The Magistrate rendered judgment in his favor, and awarded a writ of possession. Thereupon Lavis filed his . petition in the Circuit Court, and obtained writs of certiorari and supersedeas, executing proper bond, with John Simmons as surety thereon. The case was tried before Court and jury, resulting in a - verdict and…