Cheek v. Preston

1. This cause originated before a justice of the peace, where the appellant brought an action for possession against the appellee. The complaint shows that appellant leased to appellee certain premises for a stipulated sum, to be paid monthly; and appellant bases his right of action upon the nonpayment of rent, and the service upon appellee of notice to quit within ten clays, unless the rent due for the premises should be paid within that time. The complaint, as a part thereof, sets out the notice served upon appellee. The notice is as follows: “Notice to quit for nonpayment of rent. Terre…