Clement v. Reynolds

TUTTLE, J., pro tem.

This is an action for forcible entry and unlawful detainer. The judgment restored possession to plaintiffs and awarded them $100 actual damages. Defendants appeal from the judgment.

The evidence shows that the house was constructed upon real property which appellants, respondents and other parties owned as tenants in common. This house was built by respondents in 1923, and they lived there until 1930. In December 1930, appellants, in the temporary absence of respondents, forcibly broke open a door of the house and took possession thereof. When respondents returned they were…