Stanley v. Stembridge
Supreme Court of Georgia
Eviction. Before Judge James B. Park. Baldwin superior court. December 2,1912. On January 20, 1912, G. M. Stembridge made an affidavit, under the statute, alleging, that H. E. Stanley was in possession as tenant of a described tract of land, the property of the 'affiant; •that the tenant failed to pay the rent; that he rented the premises for the year 1911, the term expiring on December 31; that the affiant had made demand for possession, and it had been refused; and that he…
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Eviction. Before Judge James B. Park. Baldwin superior court. December 2,1912. On January 20, 1912, G. M. Stembridge made an affidavit, under the statute, alleging, that H. E. Stanley was in possession as tenant of a described tract of land, the property of the 'affiant; •that the tenant failed to pay the rent; that he rented the premises for the year 1911, the term expiring on December 31; that the affiant had made demand for possession, and it had been refused; and that he made the affidavit in order that a warrant might be issued to remove Stanley from the premises. A warrant was issued.…
1Opinion of the CourtLumrkin, J.
(After stating the foregoing facts.) G. M. Stem-bridge instituted a proceeding under the Civil Code of 1910, §§ 5386 et seq., to have Stanley removed from possession of certain premises. He alleged two grounds therefor: (1) That the defendant had rented the place for the year 1911 and failed and refused to pay the rent. (3) That the defendant held over beyond his term and refused to deliver possession. Demand for possession was alleged. The defendant filed a counter-affidavit denying that he held by lease, rent, or otherwise, under the plaintiff. After a verdict in favor of the plaintiff and…
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