Howser v. Melcher

The statute giving summary proceedings to recover the possession of land (Comp. L., ch. 211) contains this section:

“(6717) Seo. 24. The complainant obtaining restitution of any premises under the provisions of this chapter, shall be entitled to an action of trespass, or trespass on the case against the defendant, and may recover treble damages from the time of the forcible entry, or forcible detainer, or of the notice to quit or demand of possession, as the case may be, and all other damages to which he may be entitled.”

Mrs. Meleher having as lessor or as assignee of the lessor recovered…